We prepare children for kindergarten by introducing reading, science, and STEM learning early—beginning in infancy and continuing through preschool. Our focus on hands-on mastery, strong relationships, and joy in learning leads to strong outcomes:

• 100% of our students attend kindergarten

• 80% of students pass the IREAD assessment by second grade

• 75% of students test as high-ability by third grade

These results reinforce our belief that high-quality preschool experiences are essential to long-term academic success.

Children are met where they are developmentally and academically. Teachers embrace children’s natural curiosity by responding to their questions and interests, allowing learning to follow the child rather than a rigid script. Learning is built around themes and questions generated by the children themselves.

Social-emotional learning is described as the “secret sauce” of the program. Children are encouraged to understand their abilities, advocate for themselves—even at a young age—and build positive relationships with adults. Joy, encouragement, and confidence-building are intentionally embedded in daily interactions.

Learning is hands-on and play-based, built around curriculum themes that encourage children to explore real-world topics such as dinosaurs, the solar system, trucks, cars, and planets. Children engage with questions, projects, and activities that allow them to actively investigate and process what they are learning.

STEM at A Learning Bee Academy means meeting children where they naturally are—curious, hands-on learners. Children learn through building, asking questions, and using their hands to find answers, focusing on mastering concepts rather than memorizing them. STEM also introduces children to real-world topics and early exposure to future careers, helping prepare them for kindergarten and beyond.