P R O G R A M S

PRESCHOOL

Pre School Program

El Sol Academy offers two extraordinary half-day preschool programs: the 3 year-old program and the 4 year-old program. Both of the programs follow the 90/10 model. The students are taught 90% in Spanish and 10% in English, which develops bilingualism, bi-literacy and cross cultural competencies for all students. The preschool classroom is equipped with tools to enhance student tablets, computers, a mini library and hands on manipulatives to develop. In addition, it relies on an outstanding software, which provides a uniquely visual, non-language-based approach to teaching math and developing problem-solving skills.

The 3 year-old program

The 3 year-old program is designed to teach students how to be independent and speak and express themselves orally. It teaches students how to develop social skills, adapt, listen, follow rules, focus on activities, and more.

At the end of the school year, the students should be exposed to:

  • letters and sounds of the alphabet
  • counting numbers 1 – 10
  • basic figures
  • colors
  • literacy
  • able to recognize their name
  • able to sit still for at least 3 – 5 minutes and listen to a story

Schedule – The 3 year-old program is offered every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm or 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm.

Three Year Old Program

The 4 year-old program

The 4 year-old program is designed to prepare students for school work. It teaches students a basic introduction to preschool math, reading, writing, cutting and pasting, and more.

At the end of the school year, the students should be able to:

  • recognize letters and sounds of the alphabet
  • cut and recognize numbers 0 – 10
  • know and recognize basic figures
  • know and recognize colors
  • use scissors
  • write their first and last name
  • sit still for at least 5 minutes and listen to a story
  • exposed to literacy

Schedule: The 4 year-old program is offered every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:00 am – 11:00 pm or 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm.

Four Year Old Program

FAQ

Yes, your child needs to be potty trained before enrolling in any of our preschools programs.

Due to the fact that these are half-day programs, preschool does not provide nap time.

Research has shown that bilingual education does not cause confusion in children. In fact, a bilingual education develops cognitive functioning in several academic areas, such as math.

Due to the fact that these are half-day programs, the school only provides a healthy snack for preschool students.

Both preschool programs’ academic year go from October to May.

Yes, students can wear navy blue or khaki bottoms and red, navy blue, or white shirts with sleeves and collars. El Sol t-shirts are allowed. Students cannot wear cargo pants or sweats.  

The after school program is only offered to Kinder to 8th grade students. Therefore, preschool students cannot be enrolled in it.

For more information about the Preschool Programs, including enrollment eligibility and payments, please feel free to contact:

Sara Flores
Director of Community Life & Early Childhood Education
E-mail: sflores@elsolacademy.org
(714) 543-0023