3 Years – 4 Years
Pre-Scholars Preschool Program
Blending early academics with play, adventure, & exploration for curious preschoolers.
Teacher to Student Ratio
1:10
Our Ratio
1:15
State Ratio
3 Years – 4 Years
Early Academics Meet Joyful Exploration
Our Pre-Scholars preschool program provides three-year-olds with a structured, engaging environment to ask questions, build independence, and prepare for the next stage of learning. Through reading, writing, math, science, technology, manipulative play, and social interaction, children strengthen early academic skills while still having plenty of room to explore, play, and grow.
With a 1:10 teacher-to-student ratio and breakfast, lunch, and snack included, each day is designed to support confidence, care, and kindergarten readiness.
Designed for Preschoolers
Classroom Environment
Our Pre-Scholars classroom is designed for children ages 3-4 who are ready for more structured learning while still benefiting from plenty of play and exploration. The environment provides opportunities for reading, writing, math, science, technology, hands-on activities, and learning centers while helping children strengthen independence, communication, social skills, and classroom routines.
Each child has a personal sleeping cot that is disinfected daily, while toys, bathrooms, and classroom materials are sanitized regularly. With two teachers and a maximum of 20 children, we maintain a 1:10 teacher-student ratio that allows Pre-Scholars to receive guidance and support as they build the skills needed for VPK and kindergarten.
Building Kindergarten-Ready Confidence
Frog Street Threes Curriculum
Our Pre-Scholars use Frog Street Threes, a research-based curriculum aligned with the Florida Standards for Early Learning. Through nine thematic units, hands-on activities, books, stories, songs, and classroom routines, three-year-olds build language, vocabulary, social-emotional skills, phonics, numbers, letters, shapes, colors, and reading comprehension.
Structured Academic Growth
Teachers guide Pre-Scholars through more focused instruction in phonemic awareness, phonics, sight words, handwriting, math, and language development. Student growth is observed and assessed regularly, allowing teachers to differentiate instruction, provide one-on-one support, and help each child master important preschool learning milestones.
Christian Values
Age-appropriate Christian materials introduce Bible stories that help children begin building character, kindness, and Godly values. During center time, Pre-Scholars explore books, toys, and hands-on materials independently, while families receive daily updates on meals, naps, potty breaks, classroom activities, and special moments.
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Classroom Schedule
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 7:00 – 8:00 | Tabletop: Books, Puzzles, Toys, Arts/Crafts |
| 8:00 – 8:30 | Open Centers |
| 8:30 – 8:50 | Breakfast & Clean Up |
| 9:00 – 9:20 | FrogStreet Greeting Circle: Unite, Calm, Connect Commit |
| 9:25 – 9:45 | Outdoor Play |
| 9:45 – 10:00 | Handwashing & Water |
| 10:00 – 11:00 |
Small Group Literacy Rotations FrogStreet Read Aloud #1 & Literacy Practice Centers |
| 11:00 – 11:10 |
MWF: Small Group Math Rotations & FrogStreet Math Practice Centers T/TH: A Beka Bible Story |
| 11:45 – 12:00 | Handwashing & Lunch Prep |
| 12:00 – 12:30 | Lunch |
| 12:30 – 2:30 | Nap Prep & Nap Time |
| 2:30 – 3:00 | Wake Up Time: Potty and Tabletop Toys |
| 3:00 – 3:20 | Afternoon Snack |
| 3:30 – 3:50 | Outdoor Play |
| 3:55 – 4:10 | Handwashing & Water |
| 4:15 – 4:35 | FrogStreet Read Aloud #2 Whole Group |
| 4:40 – 5:00 | Music & Movement |
| 5:00 – 5:25 | Closing Circle |
| 5:30 – 6:00 | Table Toys & Dismissal |
Restroom Breaks occur every 2 hours and as needed for each child.
Fueling Bright Beginnings
Our chef prepares nutritious meals onsite with little taste buds and healthy choices in mind. Weekly tuition includes breakfast, lunch, and one snack, with menus thoughtfully balanced across proteins, grains, fruits, and vegetables to keep children nourished and ready for the day.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Our Pre-Scholars program is designed for children ages 3-4.
We maintain a 1:10 teacher-to-student ratio, with two teachers and a limited class size of 20 Pre-Scholars.
We use Frog Street Threes, a research-based preschool curriculum aligned with the Florida Standards for Early Learning and designed for the needs of three-year-olds.
Pre-Scholars build early skills in phonics, language development, vocabulary, handwriting, math, numbers, letters, shapes, colors, reading comprehension, social-emotional growth, and classroom routines.
Yes. Our Pre-Scholars program introduces structured academic learning, social development, independence, and classroom skills that help children prepare for VPK, kindergarten, and beyond.
Yes. Play, exploration, dramatic play, center time, outdoor play, and hands-on activities are woven throughout the day to help children learn in age-appropriate ways.
Yes. Breakfast, lunch, and snack are provided daily.
Yes. Each Pre-Scholar has a personal sleeping cot, and families are asked to provide blankets. Cots are safely disinfected at the end of each day.
Families receive daily updates with meals, naps, potty breaks, classroom activities, and special moments from the day.
Preschool Program for Ages 3-4 in St. Cloud and Lake Nona, FL
The Pre-Scholars Preschool Program at Bright Scholars gives three-year-olds in Lake Nona and St. Cloud a warm, structured place to build confidence, curiosity, and early academic skills. Designed for children ages 3-4, this preschool classroom blends purposeful instruction with play, exploration, social development, and hands-on learning.
Kindergarten Readiness Through Early Academics
Our Pre-Scholars program helps children prepare for the next stage of learning through early literacy, phonics, handwriting, math, language development, and reading comprehension. Teachers introduce important preschool concepts such as letters, numbers, shapes, colors, sorting, matching, counting, and beginning problem-solving through structured lessons and engaging classroom activities.
Frog Street Threes Curriculum
Bright Scholars uses Frog Street Threes, a research-based preschool curriculum aligned with the Florida Standards for Early Learning. This curriculum is designed specifically for three-year-olds and supports language growth, social-emotional development, classroom routines, and foundational academic skills through nine thematic learning units, books, songs, stories, hands-on activities, and guided instruction.
Faith-Based Preschool with Small Class Sizes
Our preschool classroom supports both academic growth and character development. Through age-appropriate Christian materials, Bible stories, teacher guidance, and classroom routines, children begin learning kindness, love, respect, and Godly values. These lessons help Pre-Scholars practice caring for others, making thoughtful choices, and building positive relationships with teachers and classmates.
Personalized Support in a 1:10 Classroom Ratio
With a 1:10 teacher-to-student ratio and a limited class size of 20 children, teachers can provide more individualized support throughout the day. Student progress is regularly observed and assessed, allowing teachers to differentiate instruction, offer one-on-one support, and help each child master important preschool milestones.
Play, Exploration, and Daily Communication
Pre-Scholars continue to learn through dramatic play, center time, manipulative play, outdoor activities, and hands-on discovery. Families also receive daily updates about meals, naps, potty breaks, classroom activities, and special moments, helping parents stay connected to their child’s preschool experience.
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My daughter has been attending Bright Scholars since she was two years old, and now at four she is in Ms. Hyre’s VPK class. We truly cannot say enough wonderful things about her. My daughter comes home every day excited to share something new she has learned. It brings me so much joy to see her thriving and growing. I know she will be more than ready for kindergarten thanks to Ms. Hyre and the amazing support from the Bright Scholars team. Thank you to the entire Bright Scholars family! We love you all!
Bright Scholars has been a true blessing to my family. As a first time mom who was really worried about sending her kid to daycare when she had to go back to work, this was the best place we could have sent him. They truly make you feel like your child is their family and the teachers are truly amazing. We have been so lucky to have formed so many connections with teachers there. Everyone knows my childs name, even if he has never been in their class and they always make him smile when we walk in. They truly have a passion for children and do everything in their power to ensure your child is treated just the way you would treat them at home. They also do such a wonderful job of catering to your specific child and working with you to ensure you feel comfortable with the care they are receiving.
Making the decision of placing your child into a early learning center is not the easiest and most likely it is a very emotional decision as it was for us. Yet from the first time we stepped foot into Bright Scholars, we knew this would be the place for our little one. The owner and directors are hands on. The chef is always smiling. All the teachers know the kids by name, even if the kid isn’t in their classroom. And in my case, Mrs. Pina and Ms. Estrada have been a blessing to our family. Our little one has learned so much and enjoys her time in school. She talks about her teachers and all that they do. She expresses how much she cares of them. Mrs. Pina and Ms. Estrada even helped with the potty training. Within the second week of enrollment, my kid was potty trained.
The school itself has so many activities and special events where the family can join in.
We are loving our experience at Bright Scholars.
We absolutely love Bright scholars! My daughter has been attending since she was 3 months old and is now almost 4 years old. Not only is the curriculum outstanding but the activities the school plans for the kids and parents makes the learning environment so fun and more than what we could have ever expected. The staff is loving, caring, attentive, and has become like family over the years. It brings our family peace knowing our daughter is the best hands when we are at work. Our daughter truly loves going to school and is excelling so much for her age and we can’t thank Bright Scholars enough for that. Highly recommend this school!!
We have been with Bright Scholars since 2019 and wouldn’t go anywhere else. All 3 of my boys have attended this school. The staff is professional and reliable. The facility is always spotless. I love that they also have cameras in your child’s classroom so you can glance in. I love this school!!!
I have nothing but exceptional things to say about Bright Scholars Academy! My daughter’s morning VPK class with Ms. Gonzalez & Ms. Hernandez was sooo wonderful & instrumental in teaching her things and preparing her for Kindergarten. The methods they use to teach kids has made her love learning & I know she will truly miss her teachers and staff there. I am so happy we chose to put her in Bright Scholars & I love receiving updates throughout the day of her activities and all the cute things being done in the classroom. The teachers are so compassionate & understand with the children and you can see the love they have for their students! Thank you again for taking care of my baby.
