Faith-based Pre-K · 4 years
Christian Pre-K in McKinney, with wonder at the center.
Our faith-based Pre-K for four-year-olds brings together early academics, self-regulation, communication, movement, and social confidence. Children can practice sustaining attention, following classroom routines, explaining their thinking, and completing meaningful projects while curiosity and play remain central to the day.
4 years / Pre-K
Open year-round
6:30 AM–6:00 PM
Full- or part-time
What children may practice
Development made visible through everyday learning.
Each focus area connects a classroom experience to a meaningful skill while leaving room for individual interests, abilities, and pace.
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Language and early literacy
Story structure, prediction, recall, rhyming, syllables, letter recognition, letter-sound associations, name writing, print direction, and drawing to communicate ideas build literacy foundations.
02
Mathematical thinking
Stable counting, quantity, numeral recognition, comparing sets, pattern creation, shape properties, measurement, simple graphing, and concrete addition or subtraction support reasoning.
03
Writing and visual-motor readiness
A developing tripod grasp, tracing, copying shapes and diagonal lines, controlled cutting, lacing, construction, and visual discrimination strengthen precision and coordination.
04
Executive and social readiness
Working memory, waiting, flexible thinking, planning, task completion, transitions, emotion regulation, cooperation, negotiation, and responsibility help children participate in a group.
Children develop along individual timelines.
Kindergarten readiness is broader than a list of academic facts. These examples are developmentally informed curriculum targets, not an entrance exam, diagnosis, or guarantee that every four-year-old will master each skill at the same time.
How learning can look
Sample classroom experiences with a purpose.
These examples show how playful moments can support several areas of development at once. Specific materials and activities are adjusted for age, safety, and the children present.
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Sound and rhythm sequences
Echo claps, short sound patterns, rhyming games, and syllable play invite children to listen closely, remember order, discriminate sounds, and respond.
02
Numeral-to-quantity stations
Children match numeral cards to sets of manipulatives, compare which group has more or less, and explain how they know using concrete materials.
03
Prediction chart
Before a science investigation or story event, children record a choice with a mark or picture, observe the result, and revisit their original thinking.
04
Plan, make, and reflect
A block, art, or building challenge encourages children to describe a plan, organize materials, persist through changes, and talk about the finished work.
Questions families ask
Helpful context before your tour.
Program pages are a starting point. The Academy team can discuss the current classroom, schedule, tuition, availability, and enrollment steps directly with your family.
What age is Pre-K?
Pre-K is the year before kindergarten. At The Academy, Pre-K is for four-year-olds. Read our Pre-K age guide for Texas age cutoffs.
Is Pre-K the same as preschool?
Not quite. Preschool is the broader name for early-childhood classes before kindergarten, and Pre-K is the last of those years, usually at age four. At The Academy, children can grow from our two- and three-year-old preschool classes into Pre-K.
What does kindergarten readiness mean at The Academy?
It includes communication, early literacy and math, physical coordination, attention, flexibility, self-help, classroom routines, cooperation, persistence, and confidence as a learner.
Will children still have time for play?
Yes. Developmentally appropriate learning can happen through guided play, centers, stories, music, movement, projects, conversation, outdoor activity, and hands-on investigation.
How can I learn about current Pre-K availability?
Begin with the Applications page and schedule a tour. The Academy team can discuss the current classroom, schedule options, tuition, availability, and next enrollment steps.
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Visit The Academy
Come see the Pre-K classroom.
A tour is the best way to see the classroom, meet the teachers, and ask about schedules, tuition, and availability.
Visit us
Conveniently located in Craig Ranch, McKinney, at Life Fellowship Church.
Right off SH 121 where McKinney meets Allen, Frisco, and Plano, we’re an easy drive for families in all four cities, and some of our families come from Melissa.
Address
6400 Henneman Way
McKinney, TX 75070
Craig Ranch, off SH 121 between Alma and Stacy roads
Hours
Monday–Friday
6:30 AM–6:00 PM
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