Early Childhood
Pre-K3 and Pre-K4
At DC Prep, your child can begin school at age three in Pre-K3 and continue through 8th grade. From their very first day, Preppies grow alongside the same classmates in a community that truly knows them. Instead of starting over every few years, they build lasting friendships, confidence, and a strong sense of belonging that grows with them year after year.

A Strong Foundation
Our preschool classrooms introduce the routines, structure, and independence children need for a successful transition to kindergarten.
The earlier your child joins the DC Prep community, the more time they have to build the academic skills, character, and confidence they'll carry with them throughout school and beyond.
Early Childhood Overview
- Learning Through Play
- A Caring Classroom Community
- Building Early Reading Skills
- Growing Social and Emotional Skills
- A Balanced Day for Young Learners
- Partnering with Families
Learning Through Play
A Caring Classroom Community
Building Early Reading Skills
Growing Social and Emotional Skills
A Balanced Day for Young Learners
Partnering with Families
Choosing a preschool is about more than finding a place for your child during the day. It's where they'll take their first steps as a learner and begin building the foundation for future success.
A Day in the Life of the Youngest Preppies
Morning
- 7:30 AM — Arrival & Breakfast
- 8:00 AM — Morning Meeting
- 8:30 AM — Reading Centers & Small-Group Learning
- 9:30 AM — Music, Art, or PE
- 10:00 AM — Recess

Midday
- 10:30 AM — Snack
- 10:45 AM — Phonetics
- 11:00 AM — Read Aloud
- 11:25 AM — Math
- 11:50 AM — Lunch
- 12:20 PM — Nap Time

Afternoon
- 1:50 PM — Snack
- 2:00 PM — Recess
- 2:20 PM — Writing & Creative Learning
- 2:40 PM — Math Centers & Small Groups
- 3:30 PM — Closing Circle & Dismissal

Early Childhood Fast Facts
2
teachers in every classroom
10:1
Student-to-teacher ratio
2
Recesses each day
1
Daily nap
Free
Breakfast, lunch, and snacks
Weekly
Specials, including art, music, and physical education
Daily
Communication with families






