Prelude Preschool of the Arts
Testimonials:
“The preparation for kindergarten was excellent. They were ready to start kindergarten with a great fund of knowledge.”
– Parent of two Prelude students
“Prelude definitely encouraged and helped develop our son’s interest in the arts; he loves drawing, coloring, orchestral music and more. He was well cared for and developed more confidence in himself over the year he was there.”
– Jamie H.
“After touring we fell in love with the program and the staff. It was very difficult to find a preschool program that I felt comfortable sending my child to. I felt they left the program with confidence and a craving to learn as well as a love for the arts.”
– Prelude Parent
Prelude Preschool of the Arts
Slots available for Spring/Summer 2025
Prelude Preschool of the Arts is a opens in a new windowReggio Emilia inspired program offering flexible, arts-centered preschool programming for children ages 2.9 – 5 years. Prelude is committed to providing a nurturing environment that encourages individual expression, inspires creativity, promotes a sense of community spirit, and prepares children for a future of personal and academic success. We offer a comprehensive preschool academic curriculum with an integrated arts approach where children grow to feel that music, visual arts, and expressive movement are important parts of their world.
Our experienced team of dedicated teachers create a balanced program that includes language & literacy, mathematical thinking, scientific exploration, social studies, dramatic play, visual arts, music, creative movement and outdoor play. In our child-centered classrooms we question, wonder, explore and discover the natural world around us. Developmentally appropriate individual and group activities foster emotional and physical well-being, enabling children to become confident, independent thinkers who are creative and passionate about learning. And, most importantly, we pride ourselves on meeting children where they are as we guide them toward their richest learning. Children are regularly invited to participate in process art projects, during which they are exposed to a wide range of artistic mediums and styles, while being encouraged to create their own individual designs and ideas.
Our classroom environments and approach to teaching have been inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach to early childhood learning, which emphasizes the use of natural, open-ended materials used to spark imagination and inspire creative thinking. Prelude believes, as the Reggio approach believes, that children have opens in a new window100 languages, or many ways of expressing themselves. We also hold the belief that caregivers, educators, and classroom environments each function as instrumental teachers in a child’s life.
In addition to our expert team of classroom teachers, Prelude students build connections with our team of teaching artists, offering a range of creative expression classes including dance, harp, African drumming, Bomba, and more! Together our team of classroom teachers and our team of teaching artists collaborate to ensure each child is met with individualized attention and support needed to thrive.
Our beautiful classrooms and outdoor playground feature everything your child needs to grow and learn developmentally and creatively. Prelude Preschool offers full-day and half-day programming. We also offer flexible before and after school care to meet your family’s scheduling needs. We are pleased to accept full-time vouchers through Seven Hills and offer private financial aid. Please call us at 413-750-9560 or email us at prelude@communitymusicschool.comcreate new email to find out more.
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