Pre-K
Pre-K

Pre-K

In our Preschool in Scottsdale, children starting at age 2 embark on their educational journey in a nurturing, play-based setting where curiosity drives learning. Our hands-on curriculum fosters academic, social, and emotional growth, engaging each child fully.

Through an academically enriched environment, young learners are guided to think critically and creatively, thus preparing them to thrive in a global society as architects of their future. 

Our curriculum

Our hands on curriculum develops the whole child academically, socially, and emotionally in a warm and engaging environment. Through an academically enriched environment, young learners are guided to think critically and creatively, thus preparing them to thrive in a global society as architects of their future.

Language Arts

Building early literacy

Students build early literacy by exploring stories, songs, and rhymes, developing oral language and phonemic awareness. In Kindergarten, they strengthen fluency, vocabulary, and grammar as they write poems, stories, and simple texts. 

Language Arts

Mathematics

Exploring numbers and patterns

At our Preschool in Arizona, children develop logical reasoning by playing with numbers, patterns, shapes, and simple word problems. Kindergarten students extend these skills by measuring, adding double-digit numbers, and beginning to understand fractions. 

Mathematics

Global Exploration

Growing as caring community members

Students learn to be responsible community members by practicing the Rancho Five - Respectful, Responsible, Polite, Considerate, and Successful - through real-life experiences. 

Global Exploration

World Language (Spanish)

Learning language through joy and play

Students begin learning Spanish at age three by using simple phrases through songs, stories, chants, and playful, multisensory activities that make language learning natural. 

World Language (Spanish)

IT & STEM

Discovering technology through play 

Children explore basic technology through hands-on computer activities starting in Pre-K3. In Kindergarten, students practice keyboarding, word processing, robotics, and introductory coding to build digital confidence. 

IT & STEM

Social & Emotional Development

Encouraging empathy, cooperation, and self-regulation.

Children grow empathy, cooperation, and self‑regulation every day. They build real friendships and a positive classroom community, following consistent routines that spark independence and confidence – the Rancho 5 Way in action. 

Social & Emotional Development

Creative Arts & Expression

Creating with color and imagination

Children express creativity by experimenting with colors, shapes, and lines using age-appropriate tools and materials that help them explore artistic ideas. 

Creative Arts & Expression

Music

Expressing joy through sound and movement 

Students discover the joy of music by singing, moving, playing instruments, and listening to stories, culminating in seasonal performances. 

Music

Physical Education

Building strong bodies and confident movers 

Children strengthen coordination and gross motor skills through engaging, non-competitive activities that build confidence and healthy movement habits. 

Physical Education

Hands-On Exploration & Science

Investigating the world through discovery 

As one of the best Preschools in Arizona, students investigate the world through hands-on experiments that develop observation and problem-solving skills.  

Hands-On Exploration & Science

A typical day at school in our Pre-K

Every day at Rancho Solano Preparatory School is full of engaging learning experiences and discoveries. While schedules differ across grade levels, here’s a look at what happens in our Early Years Center. 

Core learning pillars

At our private Preschool in Scottsdale, Arizona, children ignite their curiosity and build essential skills as they begin their learning journey. Through our core learning pillars, they explore academics, collaborate with peers, and thrive in a multilingual environment, laying the foundation for future success. 

Academic achievement

Academic achievement

Enjoy personalized learning that continuously builds knowledge, skills, and understanding. 

Life competencies

Life competencies

Develop essential skills to succeed in academics, careers, and everyday life. 

Multilingualism

Multilingualism

Foster language skills and build confidence, with support in students’ home or first languages. 

Eva Erskine

Every day in Pre-K, we see curiosity turn into confidence as children explore, play, and discover the joy of learning at their own pace.

Eva Erskine, Pre-K 3

When to enroll

At Rancho Solano Preparatory School, we offer flexible enrollment for our EY Center throughout the school year. Our Admissions team is here to discuss your needs and help you choose the best start date for your child. 

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Begin a joyful learning journey at Rancho Solano’s Early Learning Center, where play-based exploration and a hands-on approach help children build essential skills and a lifelong love of discovery.

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