Pre-K in Forest Hill, MD

Celebree offers a confident, caring start to build kindergarten readiness.

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Starting pre-K in Forest Hill, MD, is a big step. This is the year before kindergarten, when children begin putting all the pieces together. At Celebree School of Forest Hill, MD, our pre-K program helps children step into that next chapter with confidence as they develop a genuine love of learning.

Here, pre-K isn’t just about what children know. It’s about how they feel as learners and how prepared they are to thrive in a classroom community.

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What Makes Pre-K at Celebree School of Forest Hill, MD Different

Pre-K at Celebree School of Forest Hill, MD, is intentionally distinct from preschool. While preschool builds foundations, Pre-K focuses on readiness, helping children strengthen the skills they’ll rely on in kindergarten and beyond. Our teachers begin by truly getting to know each child. Through ongoing observation and assessment, they understand where a child is developmentally and create learning experiences that meet them there. From problem-solving and early literacy to independence and decision-making, learning is thoughtfully scaffolded to support steady growth. Children in our Pre-K classrooms build:

Confidence in expressing ideas and asking questions
Early literacy and math skills through meaningful, hands-on experiences
Independence, responsibility, and focus within a consistent routine
Social skills that support collaboration, empathy, and self-regulation

It may look like play, because it is, but it’s purposeful and packed with learning.

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Supporting the Whole Child, Every Day

At Celebree School of Forest Hill, MD, we take a whole-child approach to kindergarten readiness. Academic skills matter, but so do emotional awareness, resilience, and the ability to work through challenges. Conscious Discipline is woven into daily routines, classroom design, and teacher-child interactions. Children learn how to identify their feelings, calm their bodies, and solve problems in healthy ways. Each Pre-K classroom includes a Safe Place—a supportive space children can choose when they need a moment to regroup. It’s never punitive and always child-led. By nurturing both academic and social-emotional growth, we help children feel ready for the expectations of kindergarten.

How Does Pre-K at Celebree School of Forest Hill, MD Help Children Learn?

Our Pre-K program uses intentional, play-based learning to keep children engaged while building essential skills. Lessons are guided by a research-based curriculum and aligned with state learning standards, but they’re flexible enough to follow children’s interests and curiosity. Teachers act as partners in learning, asking thoughtful questions, encouraging exploration, and adjusting experiences as children grow. When kids are interested, learning sticks, and enthusiasm comes naturally. Families are an important part of this process. Through ongoing communication and regular check-ins, you’ll always know how your child is progressing and how we’re supporting their next steps.

Frequently Asked Questions About Pre-K at Celebree School of Forest Hill, MD

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What ages are served in the Pre-K program?

Pre-K typically serves children ages 4–5.

How is Pre-K different from preschool?

Pre-K focuses more intentionally on kindergarten readiness, including independence, executive function, and advanced social-emotional and academic skills.

How does Celebree prepare children for kindergarten?

Through assessment-driven instruction, intentional play-based learning, and a strong emphasis on emotional regulation and confidence-building.

Is Pre-K considered child care or day care?

Pre-K at Celebree School is part of our full-day early education program. It offers the dependable care families need, along with purposeful learning experiences that help children get ready for kindergarten in a supportive, school-like environment.