Bridges Preschool
Preschool in Gilbert, AZ 85233
All of BRiDGES’ Preschool teachers and staff have, or are finishing degrees in Child Development, Early Childhood Education or child related field. BRiDGES Preschool is growing in popularity among Colleges and Universities for our innovative, developmentally appropriate environments that are among the very best in the world-wide field of Preschool and Early Childhood Education.
BRiDGES Preschool first opened in 2001 offering Professional Educational Preschool and Pre-K programs. We have since grown into four campuses. BRiDGES Preschool Teachers are among the best in providing Toddler Programs, Preschool, Pre-K, Begindergarten, Private Kindergarten, Summer Programs, Young Leaders Club and Specialty Classes.
BRiDGES’ Teachers & Children love their school because it’s safe, comfortable, respectful and educationally rich. Our hands-on, hands-in preschool programs include science experiments, cooking projects and gardening activities. We integrate primary Spanish and Sign Language, music and movement, children’s literature, zoo phonics, dramatic play, story time and ample outside time on our Adventure Playgrounds. Our Teachers model and administer appropriate social skills, communication skills, discipline, assertiveness training and problem solving skills.
Parents, Grandparents, and families are always welcome to tour. Although appointments are nice, you may come in at any time. For more information or to take a tour, please contact any of our campuses below today!
- Child Ages:
- 2 years - 8 years
- Rates:
- $
- Licenses & Accreditations:
- Arizona Department of Health Services Division of Licensing Services
- Preschool:
- Yes
- Hours of Operation:
- MondayFriday:7 am to 6 pm
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Reading is individualized based on each childs level of development. Quality Childrens literature is a rich part of Kindergarten Curriculum. The children have both reading time and story time every day.
Writing Journals, (plus Science Journals) offers a treasury of the childrens drawing and writing development. The work in their journals is date stamped to show their progress over time. Children who continue into Kindergarten from Bridges Preschool continue the journals that they have already started.
Mathematics is taught through hands on, concrete activities, a wide variety of manipulatives, and music, as well as using paper and pencil.
A quality music education programs comes into directly into the classroom each week to enrich the children with the art of music. Dramatic Play is encouraged through a variety of rotating Dramatic Play centers including a Doctors office, Fire Department, Grocery Store, Bakery/Caf, Etc.
Children are introduced to the world of fine arts by discussing the work of some of the greatest artists in history, including Monet, Van Gough, and Michael Angelo. Kindergartener’s also get to try their hand at creating great masterpieces of their own. A variety of mediums are explored including pastels, paint, clay, etc. Art exploration at the kindergarten level is now only available in a private school setting.
Science Exploration is a regular part of Kindergarten Curriculum. A full classroom science center is utilized as well as regularly scheduled science experiments, cooking projects, and gardening activities.
The children learn how to use real tools and materials in the classroom Construction Zone. Here they explore the inner workings of small appliances by taking things apart. They have a variety of materials for constructing and putting things together.
Primary Spanish and Sign Language is continually taught throughout the school year.
Physical Education is part of the weekly curriculum, taking place each week within the classroom or on our Adventure Playground.
