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Preschool and Kindergarten Program in Layton, UT | Ages 3 to 5 Years
Their Bright Future Starts Here
In preschool, your child starts asking bigger questions, building real friendships, and discovering what they are good at. At Kid’s First Childcare Center in Layton, Utah, our Preschool and Kindergarten program is built to nurture that growing sense of identity while laying a strong academic and social foundation for kindergarten success.
Children must be fully potty-trained before enrolling in this program.
Part-time and full-time enrollment options are available.
An Interest-Led Curriculum Built for School Readiness
We build our lesson plans each week around what the children are genuinely curious about. That means that literacy, math, science, and social-emotional learning are woven into activities your child is excited about. When learning feels relevant, children go deeper, remember more, and develop genuine enthusiasm for school.
What academic skills does the Preschool and Kindergarten program develop?
Pre-literacy skills, including letter recognition, phonological awareness, print concepts, and book handling
Early numeracy, including number recognition, counting, patterns, sorting, and basic addition concepts
Science thinking through observation, questioning, hypothesis, and hands-on experiments
Fine motor development through writing practice, cutting, drawing, and detailed craft projects
Gross motor skills through outdoor play, movement activities, and structured physical games
Social skills, including turn-taking, conflict resolution, collaborative play, and respectful communication
“Play builds the kind of free-and-easy, try-it-out, do-it-yourself character that our future needs.”
– James L. Hymes, Jr.
Structure and Routine Build Confidence
Children at this age are ready for more predictability. Our preschool classroom follows a consistent daily schedule that includes circle time, small group activities, learning center exploration, outdoor time, meals, and rest. Knowing what comes next helps children feel secure and in control, which frees up mental energy for learning.
Field Trips Bring Learning to Life
Our preschoolers take educational field trips that connect what they are learning in the classroom to the real world. Past trips have taken children to local businesses, farms, fire stations, and community organizations. These experiences deepen comprehension, build vocabulary, and give children memorable touchpoints for the concepts they are developing.
Music, Art, and Gardening Develop the Whole Child
A strong preschool program goes beyond ABCs and 123s, and this class dives into diverse, exciting enrichments. Music builds phonological awareness and self-regulation. Art develops fine motor skills, creative problem-solving, and self-expression. Gardening teaches patience, responsibility, and the science of living systems.
Our Outdoor Classroom Expands Indoor Learning
Preschoolers explore a mud kitchen, tend plants in the onsite garden, splash in water play zones, and run in open grass fields. These nature-based activities support executive function, physical development, environmental literacy, and the kind of deep, embodied understanding that worksheets simply cannot replicate.
Your Child’s Teachers Commit To Ongoing Education
Our caring, trained preschool teachers are committed to building meaningful relationships with your child and supporting their individual growth and development. Our team participates in ongoing professional development, and some teachers hold or are actively working toward early childhood education credentials.
Healthy Meals Included To Keep Kids Energized
An on-site cook prepares a fresh, allergy-aware breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack daily. Meals are made from whole foods and meet state nutrition guidelines. We hold a 5-star Top Star nutrition rating from the state of Utah.
Frequently Asked Questions About Preschool and Kindergarten
Does my child need to be potty-trained to enroll?
Yes. Children must be fully potty-trained to enroll in our Preschool and Kindergarten program.
How does Kid's First prepare children for kindergarten?
We build pre-literacy, early numeracy, science thinking, social-emotional skills, and classroom routines that directly prepare children for the expectations of kindergarten. Our teachers also focus on executive function skills, including attention, working memory, and self-regulation.
Do preschoolers take field trips?
Yes. Educational field trips are a regular part of our preschool program. These trips connect classroom learning to real-world experiences and contexts.
Is part-time enrollment available?
Yes. Part-time care options are available for preschool and kindergarten-age children.
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