Preschool Room at Circle of Friends Academy
Now Enrolling Preschool Students (3 to 5 years)
A playful, supportive environment where children build confidence, friendships, independence, and early learning skills through exploration and everyday experiences.
Growing Confidence Through Play, Friendship & Exploration
The preschool years are filled with curiosity, imagination, growing independence, and meaningful social development. Children are learning how to express themselves, build friendships, solve problems, and feel confident trying new things.
At Circle of Friends Academy, our preschool classroom provides a warm, engaging environment where children learn through play, routines, creativity, and hands-on experiences. Teachers support each child’s individual growth while helping children build confidence, communication skills, independence, and positive relationships each day.
Our classroom combines nurturing support with guided learning experiences that encourage children to explore, ask questions, collaborate with others, and feel excited about learning.
As part of the Schreiber Center for Pediatric Development, families also have the added reassurance of trusted developmental expertise and support services if questions or concerns ever arise.
Why Families Choose Our Preschool Room
Keystone STARS Level 4 early learning program
Circle of Friends Academy is recognized for meeting Pennsylvania’s highest standards for early childhood education, family engagement, and classroom quality.
Family communication made easy
Families stay connected throughout the day with updates, photos, and communication through the Lilio app.
Encouragement for growing independence
Daily routines and classroom experiences help children build confidence, communication skills, cooperation, problem-solving abilities, and self-help skills in a supportive environment.
Inclusive classrooms for
all children
Many of the children in our classrooms are typically developing, while others may benefit from additional support. Children learn and grow together in an environment built on kindness, patience, respect, and belonging.
Added reassurance for families
As part of the Schreiber Center for Pediatric Development, families have convenient access to trusted developmental expertise, therapy services, and additional support if questions or concerns ever arise.
Play-based learning
Children learn best through meaningful experiences, exploration, creativity, movement, and social interaction. Our classroom helps children build important early learning foundations in ways that feel engaging and developmentally appropriate.
Supporting Learning Through Play, Routine & Exploration
Preparing Children for Their Next Steps
Preschoolers learn best through meaningful experiences that combine play, structure, creativity, movement, and social interaction.
In our preschool classroom, teachers support:
- Early communication and language development
- Social and emotional growth
- Problem-solving and curiosity
- Fine and gross motor development
- Independence and classroom routines
- Creativity and imaginative play
- Friendships and peer interaction
- Confidence in learning and trying new things
Every child develops differently, and our teachers work closely with families to support each child’s unique strengths, interests, and developmental journey.
A Typical Day in the Preschool Room
Each day includes opportunities for:
- Group learning experiences
- Creative art and sensory activities
- Story time and language development
- Music and movement
- Cooperative play and friendship-building
- Hands-on exploration and problem-solving
- Outdoor play and gross motor activities
- Snack and meal routines
- Quiet time and independent activities
Our goal is to create a classroom where children feel safe, supported, included, and excited to learn, explore, and build relationships each day.
Tuition & Scheduling
We offer flexible scheduling options to support the needs of families throughout central Pennsylvania. Tuition varies based on age group and number of days enrolled.
We accept ELRC funding, and additional scholarship assistance may be available for qualifying families.
Enrollment availability varies throughout the year.
Preschool Room
5 days: $295
4 days: $252
3 days: $189
2 days: $126
1 day: $67
Frequently Asked Questions
Children build confidence, communication skills, independence, classroom routines, problem-solving abilities, and positive social skills through play-based learning experiences and guided daily activities.
Circle of Friends Academy is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
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Many of the children in our classrooms are typically developing. We welcome children of all abilities in a supportive, inclusive environment.
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Circle of Friends Academy is a child care and early learning program open to all children.
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We encourage families to schedule a tour, meet our teachers, and experience our nurturing environment in person.
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