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Pre-Kindergarten Foundational Program

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 12:15 PM to 2:45 PM

Is your child gearing up for Kindergarten? If they’re turning 5 between August 1, and July 31, we invite them to be a part of our PreK Program!

Tailored to focus on cultivating kindergarten readiness skills through engaging play, and early literacy our PreK Program is the perfect stepping stone for your child’s educational journey.

Curious About a Day at HopeMark Preschool?

We pride ourselves on offering a variety of options to suit your child’s unique needs and preferences. Our core Pre-Kindergarten program provides a solid foundation over two and a half hours. But here’s the exciting part—you can tailor your child’s schedule!

Extend Their Day with Lunch Bunch!
An optional hour and a half filled with fun activities. Choose occasional or daily participation for extra fun on your schedule!

Captivating Extra Classes:
Enrich your child’s experience with an additional hour of activities like Karate, Yoga, Art, Soccer, and delightful Music classes. There’s something for every interest!

Explore Our Schedule, Focus, and Eligibility:

Join us for a tour to learn more about how we can create the perfect week of school for your child. Experience firsthand what makes HopeMark so special!

Daily Schedule

10:15 AM – Extra
Children arrive and engage in free play with various toys and activities, allowing them to socialize and explore.

10:45 AM – Lunch Bunch Add-on
Discover the benefits of our popular Lunch Bunch Program, specially designed to enhance your child’s experience as HopeMark Kids! This sought-after preschool program offers extended hours after school providing valuable extra time for both learning and play.

12:15 PM – Arrival & Free Play
Children arrive and engage in free play with various toys and activities, allowing them to socialize and explore.

12:45 PM – Circle Time
We gather for circle time to discuss the day’s schedule, calendar, theme, share stories, and sing songs and more helping build a sense of community.

1:15 PM – Learning Centers
Kids rotate through different learning centers, including art, science, and reading, tailored to spark their interests and curiosity.

2:00 PM – Outdoor Play
Time for active play outside, promoting physical fitness and teamwork.

2:15 PM – Structured Activities
Engaging activities like crafts, music, or storytelling that align with our weekly themes.

2:45 PM – Dismissal
Parents arrive for pick-up, and we share highlights from the day.

Program Highlights

Schedule: Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 12:15 PM to 2:25 PM, with the flexibility to extend the morning starting at 9:45 PM with our optional Lunch Bunch, and programs.

Focus: Our program is structured to enhance academic and social emotional skills though our theme-based, play centered approach.

Eligibility: Ideal for children before entering Kindergarten and who are potty trained or mostly potty trained. Pull-ups are optional.

Student Teacher Ratios

At HopeMark, we maintain the following staff-to-child ratios at all times in our classrooms:

4-5 years old
1 staff for every 9 children

Sample Week

MONDAY
ADD-ON CLASS
9:45 - 10:45 am
LUNCH BUNCH
10:45 am - 12:15 pm
FOUNDATION CLASS
12:15-2:45 pm
TUESDAY
ADD-ON CLASS
9:45 - 10:45 am
LUNCH BUNCH
10:45 am - 12:15 pm
FOUNDATION CLASS
12:15-2:45 pm
WEDNESDAY
ADD-ON CLASS
9:45 - 10:45 am
LUNCH BUNCH
10:45 am - 12:15 pm
FOUNDATION CLASS
12:15-2:45 pm
THURSDAY
ADD-ON CLASS
9:45 - 10:45 am
LUNCH BUNCH
10:45 am - 12:15 pm
FOUNDATION CLASS
12:15-2:45 pm
FRIDAY

Extend Your Child's Day

These classes are designed to provide additional learning experiences, focusing on various subjects like art, music, and STEM, allowing children to explore their interests in a fun and engaging environment. We’re excited to offer these enriching opportunities for all our students!

Lunch Bunch

You can sign up for Lunch Bunch as much or as little as you like! For staffing purposes, we request a month’s commitment at a time, but you can also sign up on the day if needed.

10:45 am -12:15 pm
Everyday
$12 per stay, with payments due between the 1st and 10th of each month (September payments are due by the 15th).

HopeMark Makers with Catie Deck

This sensory friendly art class invites young artists to explore nature, imagination, and multi-media projects using found objects and a wide range of materials-- from clay to paint and everything in between! Each session encourages hands-on discovery, self-expression, and process-based play in an inclusive and supportive environment.

9:45-10:45 am
Every Monday
$12 per week and paid directly to the instructor.

Playful Poses with Adrienne Woods

Get ready to stretch, breathe, and play! Playful Poses Yoga leads children through story-based yoga adventures using animal and nature-inspired poses to transform movement into fun. Through intentional movement and mindful breathing, kids will build strength, focus, and calm—while having a blast!

9:45-10:45 am
Every Tuesday
$10 per class and paid directly to the instructor.

Tapping with Tina's Ballerinas

Join Ms. Tina and Ms. Christina for a fun and energetic weekly dance class at HopeMark! Dancers will explore tap, ballet, musical theatre, and jazz/pom styles—no dance shoes required!

9:45-10:45 am
Every Wednesday
$55/month + $15 one-time registration fee paid directly to the instructor.

Soccer with Mr. Jeff

Each week includes a fun mix of soccer skills, relay races, games, running, jumping, and all-around active play. Weather permitting, classes will be held at beautiful Francis Park. On rainy days, we’ll keep the energy going inside Fellowship Hall.

9:45-10:45 am
Every Thursday
$10 per class and paid directly to the instructor.

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We love HopeMark! What a wonderful first school experience for our somewhat shy 3-year-old. We loved seeing her gain confidence and make new friends during her first year there. The teachers are so kind and understanding and made our daughter feel comfortable from day one. The whole HopeMark community is super welcoming, and even after just one year, our family really feels at home there! Can't wait to return in the fall for year two.

Megan
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We have been so pleased with Hopemark as our first experience with preschool for our kids. In his first year, he learned so much, felt comfortable and safe, enjoyed school, and loved his teachers. His teachers sincerely cared about him and his development. We chose Hopemark due to the fact that they had add on classes and lunch, letting us elongate the school day but it not being a traditional 8-5 long day. We are unfortunately needing to change schools next year due to scheduling, and we are sincerely so sad to not finish out preschool for our son at Hopemark. However I would recommend Hopemark to anyone looking for an affordable and lovely preschool.

Jacoby
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Two grandchildren have attended and enjoyed going every day.

Madeline