Our Programs
A Program for Every Stage of the Voyage
From the earliest weeks of life through the school-age years, Serenity Preparatory Academy offers thoughtfully designed programs that meet every child exactly where they are — and guide them confidently toward where they are going.
Little Explorers
6 Weeks–17 Months
Safe, Loved, and Ready to Discover
The earliest months of life are among the most important. At Serenity Preparatory Academy, our infant program is built on one foundational belief: every baby deserves to feel completely safe, deeply loved, and gently stimulated. Our Little Explorers program provides a calm, nurturing environment where infants are held, responded to, and celebrated every single day.
Little Explorers — 6 Weeks–17 Months
Safe, Loved, and Ready to Discover
Our Approach
Our Approach to Infant Care
We practice responsive caregiving — meaning our teachers follow each baby's individual cues, rhythms, and needs rather than imposing a rigid group schedule. Every infant has a primary caregiver who builds a consistent, trusting relationship with both the child and the family.
Our infant environment is thoughtfully designed to be calm, safe, and sensory-rich. Soft lighting, gentle music, natural textures, and age-appropriate materials invite exploration without overstimulation. We believe that a peaceful, predictable environment is the foundation of healthy development.
What Your Child Will Learn
What Your Child Will Learn
- Responsive caregiving and secure attachment with consistent caregivers
- Sensory exploration through touch, sound, sight, and movement
- Tummy time and gross motor development
- Fine motor development through grasping, reaching, and manipulating objects
- Early language development through talking, singing, and reading aloud
- Music and movement to support rhythm, coordination, and joy
- Story time and early literacy foundations
- Social-emotional development and learning to trust the world
- Individualized daily routines for feeding, sleeping, and play
Daily Life
A Day in Little Explorers
Each day in our infant program is guided by your baby's individual schedule. Mornings begin with a warm welcome, a check-in with your child's caregiver, and a review of overnight notes. Throughout the day, babies enjoy a gentle rhythm of feeding, napping, sensory play, tummy time, story time, music, and outdoor fresh air when weather permits.
Our teachers document each baby's day — feedings, naps, diaper changes, milestones, and special moments — and share updates with families through daily reports. You will always know how your child's day is going.
Developmental Goals
What We're Working Toward
- Build secure attachment and trust with consistent caregivers
- Develop gross motor skills through tummy time and supported movement
- Strengthen fine motor skills through grasping and reaching
- Develop early communication through babbling, gestures, and eye contact
- Explore the world through all five senses
- Establish healthy sleep, feeding, and play routines
Meals & Snacks
Nourishing Growing Minds
Infants are fed according to their individual feeding schedules. We support breastfeeding families and accommodate formula preferences. Families provide breast milk or formula; we provide age-appropriate solid foods as babies transition. All feeding is documented and shared with families daily.
Family Communication
Partners in Every Step
We believe parents are a child's first and most important teachers. Our infant caregivers communicate with families through daily written reports, face-to-face check-ins at drop-off and pick-up, and our open-door policy. We welcome your questions, observations, and partnership every step of the way.
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Little Discoverers
18 Months–2 Years
Curious Minds, Busy Hands, Big Hearts
Little Discoverers — 18 Months–2 Years
Curious Minds, Busy Hands, Big Hearts
Toddlers are natural scientists — they learn by doing, touching, tasting, moving, and exploring everything around them. Our Little Discoverers program embraces this beautiful stage of development with a warm, structured environment that encourages independence, language, and joyful discovery every single day.
Our Approach
Our Approach to Toddler Learning
We understand that toddlers learn best through movement and hands-on experience. Our classrooms are designed as discovery environments — every material, every activity, and every routine is intentionally chosen to support the developmental needs of children ages 18 months to 2 years.
Our teachers guide toddlers with warmth, patience, and clear, consistent boundaries. We celebrate every milestone — first words, first steps toward independence, first friendships — and we partner closely with families to ensure continuity between home and school.
What Your Child Will Learn
What Your Child Will Learn
- Language and vocabulary development through conversation, songs, and stories
- Colors, shapes, and early number concepts through play
- Sensory activities that build cognitive and tactile awareness
- Art and creative expression through painting, drawing, and sculpting
- Music and movement for coordination, rhythm, and joy
- Fine motor development through puzzles, stacking, and manipulatives
- Gross motor development through climbing, running, and outdoor play
- Independence and self-help skills such as feeding, dressing, and tidying
- Social-emotional learning, sharing, and early friendship skills
- Early problem-solving and cause-and-effect thinking
Daily Life
A Day in Little Discoverers
Toddlers thrive on predictable routines. Each day begins with a warm welcome and free exploration, followed by a structured morning that includes circle time, sensory play, art, music, outdoor time, and meals. Afternoons include rest, quiet activities, and more play before a relaxed close to the day.
Our teachers narrate the day, introduce new vocabulary, and create moments of wonder throughout every routine. Even diaper changes and mealtimes are opportunities for connection, language, and learning.
Developmental Goals
What We're Working Toward
- Expand vocabulary and early communication skills
- Develop independence in daily self-care routines
- Build fine and gross motor strength and coordination
- Explore early concepts of color, shape, size, and number
- Develop social-emotional skills including empathy and sharing
- Strengthen problem-solving and early cognitive skills
Meals & Snacks
Nourishing Growing Minds
Little Discoverers enjoy nutritious, age-appropriate meals and snacks served family-style to encourage independence and healthy eating habits. Our menu is designed to introduce a variety of flavors and textures. We accommodate food allergies and dietary needs with care and clear communication.
Family Communication
Partners in Every Step
Families receive daily updates on their toddler's activities, meals, naps, and milestones. Our teachers are available at drop-off and pick-up for brief check-ins, and we schedule regular family conferences to discuss your child's growth and development. We welcome your input and partnership always.
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Little Voyagers
3–5 Years
Confident, Curious, and Ready for What's Next
The preschool years are a time of extraordinary growth — intellectually, socially, emotionally, and physically. Our Little Voyagers program is a rich, school-readiness experience that prepares children for kindergarten and beyond through hands-on, developmentally appropriate learning rooted in curiosity, creativity, and confidence.
Little Voyagers — 3–5 Years
Confident, Curious, and Ready for What's Next
Our Approach
Our Learning Approach
Little Voyagers is built on a Reggio Emilia-inspired philosophy that treats every child as a capable, creative, and curious thinker. Learning is purposeful and play-based — our teachers design experiences that invite children to ask questions, investigate ideas, collaborate with peers, and express themselves in many ways. Every activity connects to meaningful developmental goals.
We focus on the whole child — academic readiness, social-emotional growth, physical development, and character. Our teachers build warm, respectful relationships with every child and family, creating a community where children feel known, valued, and genuinely excited to learn each day.
Curiosity, creativity, confidence, and independence are woven into everything we do. We believe that children who love learning in preschool carry that love with them for life — and our program is designed to make that happen.
What Your Child Will Learn
What Your Child Will Learn
- Early literacy: letter recognition, phonological awareness, and a love of books
- Letter and sound awareness, pre-writing, and beginning writing skills
- Vocabulary development and confident oral communication
- Counting, number concepts, and early number sense
- Shapes, patterns, sorting, and early mathematics
- Science and discovery through observation, experimentation, and inquiry
- STEM activities: building, engineering challenges, and problem-solving
- Art and creative expression across painting, drawing, collage, and sculpture
- Sensory exploration to build cognitive and tactile awareness
- Dramatic play and storytelling for language and imagination
- Building and engineering with blocks, manipulatives, and loose parts
- Music and movement for coordination, rhythm, and self-expression
- Fine motor development through writing tools, scissors, and manipulatives
- Gross motor development through outdoor play, movement, and physical challenges
- Problem-solving, critical thinking, and persistence
- Independence, self-help skills, and self-regulation
- Social-emotional skills: empathy, cooperation, and conflict resolution
- Kindergarten readiness across all developmental domains
Daily Life
A Day in Little Voyagers
Each day begins with a warm morning meeting where children greet one another, practice calendar and weather concepts, share news, and set the tone for joyful, focused learning. Morning work time includes literacy centers, math exploration, science investigations, STEM challenges, and project-based learning — all guided by our teachers and driven by children's natural curiosity.
Mid-morning brings outdoor play, music and movement, and creative arts. After lunch, children enjoy a rest or quiet reading period followed by enrichment activities: dramatic play, building, sensory exploration, and collaborative projects. Every day closes with a reflection circle where children share what they learned, created, or discovered — building the habit of thinking about their own thinking from an early age.
Throughout the day, our teachers observe, document, and respond to each child's interests and needs. Learning is never one-size-fits-all in Little Voyagers — every child's voyage is uniquely their own.
Kindergarten Readiness
Ready for the Next Voyage
Kindergarten readiness is woven into every aspect of Little Voyagers. By the time children complete our program, they are prepared academically, socially, emotionally, and physically for the transition to kindergarten.
- Strong foundational literacy and early reading skills
- Confident number sense and early math concepts
- Ability to follow multi-step directions and routines
- Positive peer relationships and classroom community skills
- Self-regulation, focus, and persistence
- Curiosity, creativity, and a genuine love of learning
Social-Emotional Development
The Heart of Everything We Do
At Serenity, we believe that social-emotional development is the foundation of all learning. Little Voyagers children develop the inner skills that make academic success possible and meaningful.
- Empathy, kindness, and respect for others
- Confidence and a positive sense of self
- Emotional vocabulary and self-expression
- Conflict resolution and problem-solving with peers
- Cooperation, turn-taking, and teamwork
- Resilience and a growth mindset
Developmental Goals
What We're Working Toward
- Develop early literacy skills and a genuine love of reading
- Build number sense and early mathematical thinking
- Strengthen scientific inquiry and critical thinking
- Develop social-emotional skills for school and life
- Build confidence, independence, and a growth mindset
- Achieve kindergarten readiness across all developmental domains
Meals & Snacks
Nourishing Growing Minds
Little Voyagers enjoy hot, nutritious lunches and morning and afternoon snacks. Meals are served family-style to build independence, conversation, and community. Our menu rotates seasonally and is designed to introduce children to a wide variety of wholesome foods. All allergies and dietary needs are carefully accommodated.
Family Communication
Partners in Every Step
Families receive regular updates through daily notes, a classroom newsletter, and scheduled family conferences twice per year. Our teachers maintain an open-door policy and welcome ongoing communication. We view every family as a true partner in their child's education and development.
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VoyagersClub
After-School Enrichment · Ages 5–12
5–12 Years
Enrichment, Connection, and Room to Grow
School-age children need more than a place to wait — they need a place to belong. Voyager Club is Serenity's before-school, after-school, school-break, and enrichment program designed for children ages 5–12. It is a structured, engaging, and joyful environment where older children can unwind, explore their interests, build friendships, and develop the skills they will carry into adulthood.
Our Approach
Our Approach to School-Age Enrichment
Voyager Club is not another school day. We intentionally balance structured enrichment with free choice, giving children the opportunity to decompress, connect with peers, and pursue their own interests in a safe and supportive environment.
Our program is built around four pillars: academic support, creative enrichment, physical activity, and social-emotional development. Every child in Voyager Club is seen as a capable, growing individual — and our staff builds genuine relationships that make children feel known, respected, and valued.
What Your Child Will Experience
What Your Child Will Experience
- Homework support and a quiet, focused environment for completing assignments
- Reading for pleasure and literacy enrichment activities
- STEM activities including coding, engineering challenges, and science experiments
- Arts and crafts projects that spark creativity and self-expression
- Recreation, outdoor play, and physical activity for health and energy
- Group projects and collaborative problem-solving
- Leadership opportunities and mentorship within the group
- Life skills including responsibility, time management, and communication
- Friendships, community, and a true sense of belonging
- Social-emotional development and conflict resolution skills
Daily Life
A Day in Voyager Club
Before school, Voyager Club provides a calm, welcoming start to the day with breakfast, quiet reading, and light activities. After school, children arrive to a snack, a homework block, and then a rich afternoon of enrichment activities — STEM projects, art, outdoor recreation, group games, and free choice.
During school breaks and summer, Voyager Club expands into full-day enrichment programming with themed weeks, special projects, field trip opportunities, and a wide variety of activities that keep children engaged, active, and excited. Every day is different — and every child has a voice in what they explore.
Developmental Goals
What We're Working Toward
- Build academic confidence and strong study habits
- Develop leadership skills and a sense of responsibility
- Strengthen social-emotional skills and peer relationships
- Explore creative and STEM interests in a low-pressure environment
- Build independence, resilience, and a growth mindset
- Develop life skills that support success in school and beyond
Meals & Snacks
Nourishing Growing Minds
Voyager Club children enjoy a nutritious afternoon snack each day. Before-school care includes a light breakfast option. During school-break and full-day programming, children receive breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack. All meals and snacks are wholesome and accommodate dietary needs and allergies.
Family Communication
Partners in Every Step
Families are kept informed through daily check-ins, activity summaries, and regular communication from our Voyager Club staff. We maintain an open-door policy and welcome family involvement in our enrichment programming. Our goal is to be a trusted extension of your family's support system.
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Ready to Begin the Voyage?
We invite you to visit Serenity Preparatory Academy, meet our team, and experience firsthand the warm, nurturing community we have built for your family.