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Where Learning Begins at Granada Preparatory School

Where Learning Begins

Our Early Childhood program welcomes children ages 2–5 into a warm, play-based environment where curiosity is celebrated and every child is cherished.

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A Nurturing Start to the IB Journey

The Early Childhood program at Granada Preparatory School serves children ages 2 through 5 in Preschool and Junior Kindergarten. Guided by the IB Early Years framework, learning is play-based, inquiry-driven, and designed to nurture the whole child , socially, emotionally, and academically.

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“Watching our daughter fall in love with learning at age 3 has been the most beautiful thing. GPS made that happen.”
, Early Childhood Parent

What Your Child Will Experience

A joyful curriculum designed for young explorers

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Language & Literacy

Storytelling, early reading, phonics, and expressive communication through play.

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Math Foundations

Counting, patterns, shapes, and sorting , building number sense through hands-on discovery.

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Creative Arts

Painting, drawing, music, movement, and dramatic play to nurture imagination.

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Science & Discovery

Exploring nature, observing changes, asking questions, and beginning the inquiry cycle.

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Social-Emotional Learning

Sharing, empathy, self-regulation, and building friendships through the Peace Learning Center.

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Physical Development

Gross and fine motor skills through outdoor play, movement, and age-appropriate PE.

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A Day in Early Childhood

Every day balances structured learning with free exploration, outdoor play, and creative expression.

8:30amMorning Circle & Welcome
9:00amInquiry & Learning Centers
10:30amOutdoor Play & Snack
11:15amSpecialist (Art, Music, PE, Spanish)
12:00pmLunch & Rest Time
1:30pmStory, Review & Dismissal (2:30pm)

Half-day dismissal at 12:00pm. Extended Day Care available until 6:00pm.

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Early Childhood FAQ

GPS enrolls children starting at age 2 for Preschool and age 4–5 for Junior Kindergarten. Children must be the appropriate age by September 1st of the enrollment year, submit an inquiry to confirm availability for your child's grade level.
For our youngest Preschool students (age 2), we work with families on the potty training journey. We ask that children entering Junior Kindergarten are fully potty trained, contact our office with any questions about your child's readiness.
Our Early Childhood classrooms maintain small group sizes with dedicated teachers and teaching assistants, ensuring every child receives individualized attention within our overall 7:1 school-wide ratio.
Preschool offers both half-day (8:30am–12:00pm) and full-day (8:30am–2:30pm) options. Extended Day Care is also available from 2:15–6:00pm.
The IB Early Years framework uses play-based inquiry to develop curiosity, social skills, and early academic foundations. Children learn through exploration, not worksheets. Learn more about IB at GPS.
Students naturally transition into our Primary Years Programme (K–5), continuing the IB inquiry framework with the same community and values they already know.

See Our Early Childhood Classrooms

Schedule a tour and watch play-based IB learning in action.

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