Developmental Kindergarten

children in playground

This program runs Monday – Friday, 9am-4pm. Developmental Kindergarten is the first of a 2-year Kindergarten program. Michigan Department of Education considers both traditional Kindergarten and Developmental Kindergarten the same. Our program provides an extra year to gain independence, problem solving skills, fine/gross motor development and social skills to prepare children for school success.

This program includes International Baccalaureate Play Based Inquiry framework. Classroom instruction is designed to provide children an opportunity to learn in an interactive environment that supports their development.

Incoming students must turn five years of age between September 1st - December 1st.

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Pre Primary Center at Carpenter Street School 1407 West Carpenter Street, Midland, MI 48640

989-923-6411
Online Enrollment
enrollment instructions
  • Children might not be ready for the rigor of Kindergarten for cognitive or social reasons.
  • Children who turn 5 years old between September 2 and December 1 or where space allows other young students.
  • Will benefit from classroom instruction with frequent movement, learning through play, and a focus on social development.
  • Classroom instruction is designed to provide children, an opportunity to learn in an interactive environment that supports their development
  • Early exposure to kindergarten curriculum.
  • Familiarity with school routine to help build confidence.
  • A learning environment tailored to meet developing academic and/or social needs.
  • An opportunity to start school with same-age children.
  • Provides an extra year to gain independence, problem-solving skills, fine/gross motor development, and social skills to prepare children for Kindergarten.
  • Developmental Kindergarten is the first of a 2 year Kindergarten Program.
  • Developmental Kindergarten serves as a bridge to Kindergarten by providing students time and support to develop core academic and social skills.
  • Developmental Kindergarten is based on Michigan Department of Education Kindergarten standards. To ensure they will be able to complete Kindergarten with confidence.
  • Michigan Department of Education considers both traditional Kindergarten and Developmental Kindergarten the same.