Preschool Prep

This extended program, for children 3-4 years old, is designed to improve listening and group interaction skills while providing practice for the preschool and school environment. Space is limited, and registration is required.

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What to Know

Is the Program Right for Your Child?

  • Children must be 3 or 4 on September 1.
  • Children must be potty-trained and able to use the restroom without assistance.
  • Children who have already completed Preschool Prep may not repeat the program.
  • Each class session begins with a gentle goodbye before parents and caregivers leave the room.

Parent Commitment

  • Classes meet for one hour each week from September - April, excepting holiday breaks. Students must commit to attending each week for the duration of the program. Class dates are available on our Preschool Prep calendar.
  • Excessive absences will result in dismissal from the program.
  • Parents must remain in the library while class is in session.
  • Homework is assigned each week. A child’s success in the program relies on the parent or caregiver’s engagement to complete these activities at home.

What We'll Learn

  • Letters and their sounds
  • Numbers 0-20
  • Shapes
  • How to recognize and write our names
  • Motor skills
  • Classroom etiquette and respectful communication
  • Listening and group interaction skills

Registration

Registration opens August 1 and closes August 29.

Space is limited in order to provide personal attention for each student.

The class is very popular, so spaces fill up quickly. If registration is full, please join the waiting list. We will contact you if a space becomes available or an additional class session is added.

Register each child separately.

Each child may be registered for one class only.

The program is free.

Meet the Librarian Assessment

Parents and children who have registered will be invited to schedule an appointment in the weeks before class begins.

This 30-minute orientation allows children to meet their youth librarian and feel comfortable in the classroom space. Librarians will assess the child’s learning readiness. Parents will have the chance to understand the program and ask questions.