Welcome to RPS Preschool

Director of Early Learning Erica Schumacher

We’re thrilled to have you here! Our program is led by passionate early childhood educators who specialize in nurturing young children’s development through play. With a strong emphasis on building foundational skills like social-emotional growth, critical thinking, and creativity, we aim to set the stage for a lifetime of learning and success.

Outside the classroom, we are deeply committed to building strong partnerships with families, working together to support each child’s unique educational journey.

We absolutely love what we do—and we're confident you will, too!

Our Curriculum
Frequently Asked Questions
Information about Registration
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A Day in the life ofa Preschooler

Preschool teacher walking student to class
Preschool Drop-Off

Parents or guardians are greeted by staff to help them drop off their students for the day.

Student welcoming student into class
Welcome to class

After putting their belongings in their locker, students are welcomed into the classroom and ready to learn!

Preschool students gathered for Circle Time
Circle Time

Teachers gather students for their daily lessons. This will include routines like attendance, songs, and identification of weather, days of the week, months, and seasons.

Student washing their hands in the sink and holding their hands up to their face with soapy bubbles on their hands.
Handwashing and Hygiene

As students get ready for snack time, each student washes their hands and practices their hygiene skills before heading to eat.

Students eating snack together at the table
Snack Time

Students practice finding their placemats, choosing snacks, and pouring water. After they finish, they are responsible for cleaning up.

Students playing an alphabet game with their teacher and a teacher helping a student in the background
Small Group Instruction

Each day students break out into groups of 3-4 students for small group instruction themed around their curriculum for the day.

Students putting their belongings in classroom bins
Put away belongings

Before moving on to free play, students take responsibility for cleaning up the classroom and placing any artwork or activities that they would like to take home in their bin.

Students playing together building block towers
Free Play

Students let their imagination lead the way as they choose activities around the room for free play time. From dramatic play to sensory output, the sky is the limit.

Student on top of log at Northrop playground with arms up "like look at me I am strong"
Activity Time

Every day students are encouraged to move their bodies. From the playground to the gym, students can explore learning through movement.

Preschool students packed up and read to go home for the day.
Get ready to go

At the end of class, students practice getting ready to go, learning how to put on their own coats and mittens, and collecting their belongings.

Parents get to pick up their students at the end of the day!
Preschool Pick-Up

It's time to head home! Students are picked up by parents or guardians through the pick-up line and headed home for the day.