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Purposeful Play
Builds Bright Minds
& Big Hearts
Child-Led Exploration & Thoughtful Guidance Nurture Creativity, Independence, & Foundational Skills

Mixed Age Preschool | 2.5 - 3.5 Years | Serving Pasadena, CA

Learning Through Play, Guided By Curiosity

Each day balances child-led play with small group and individual activities that spark imagination and support problem-solving. Teachers gently guide children through both independent discovery and collaborative experiences, fostering critical thinking and curiosity.
Teacher helping child with craft activity at classroom table.
Two children painting with purple shades during art time.

Literacy, STEM & Hands-On Learning

Your child develops key academic skills through joyful, hands-on exploration. With the Creative Curriculum as a foundation, they build phonics and handwriting skills while engaging in STEM experiences that develop logic, math, and scientific thinking.

We Have 2 Preschool Programs To Choose From

Mixed-Age Preschool Program | 2 - 5 years
Snap Dragons & Poppies At Bellevue

This specialty program features low ratios, with 10 students and 2 teachers per classroom. With individualized learning and care, your child gets the support and development they need to flourish.​

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Mixed-Age Preschool Program | 3 - 5 years
Tiger Lillies & Scarlet Oaks At Palmetto​

The Mixed-Age Preschool Program creates opportunities to develop independence and social skills. This program also has two large classrooms with a capacity of 16-20 children and two teachers.

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Outdoor Discovery That Inspires Adventure

Nature is part of the classroom here. Children ride bikes, dig in the mud kitchen, climb on the treehouse, and rest by the sparkling creek. These outdoor adventures help develop gross motor skills, creativity, and a strong connection to the natural world.

Child curiously observing a turtle on the playground.
Kids exploring colors with droppers at sensory water table.

Social-Emotional Learning That Builds Character

Following the Positive Discipline approach, children learn to identify their emotions, solve conflicts with kindness, and build empathy. Teachers model and support respectful communication and emotional regulation in real time, nurturing the development of confident, compassionate learners.

Enrichments That Expand Their World

Weekly classes in art, music, and Spanish introduce children to new ways of thinking, expressing, and connecting. These experiences strengthen fine motor skills, creativity, language, and cultural awareness—all in a fun, age-appropriate format.
Group of preschoolers painting colorful shapes together.

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