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A World of Discovery!

New Horizon Academy preschool classrooms are fun, happy, and engaging places where children explore, investigate, and discover. Our preschool early education program supports each preschooler’s emerging school-readiness skills, along with the development of important social and emotional skills in a supportive learning environment.

A Day in Our Preschool Classroom

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A Warm Welcome

Each morning, children receive a warm welcome from our preschool teachers to help ease the transition from home to school. Preschoolers will also sign in upon arriving, giving them a daily opportunity to practice writing their name.

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Exploring and Discovering in Learning Areas

Your preschooler will engage in a variety of hands-on activities throughout nine classroom learning areas that support school readiness skills, encourage critical thinking, and develop confidence.

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Enjoying Meals and Snacks

Preschoolers share meals and snacks family-style with their teachers and friends, helping them learn good eating habits. They also have the opportunity to serve themselves, which builds independence and strengthens motor skills.

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Group Time and Teacher-Guided Activities

Group time provides your preschooler with an opportunity to come together with other children as a community of learners. They’ll talk about weather, enjoy read-alouds, and answer a question of the day that sparks their curiosity.

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Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM)

Our preschool STEAM curriculum integrates science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics into daily hands-on activities, allowing preschoolers to investigate, learn, and develop self-help skills.

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Rest and Quiet Time

After a busy morning, your preschooler will have an opportunity to rest and take a nap on their very own cot. Non-nappers are encouraged to participate in quiet activities on their cot while their friends are sleeping.

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Language and Literacy Activities

Our preschool teachers nurture a love of reading through engaging language, literacy, and writing activities. These meaningful experiences help build the foundational skills your child needs to become a confident reader.

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Music and Movement Activities

Your preschooler will enjoy daily opportunities to dance, sing, play with musical instruments, and move their bodies through fun and creative activities designed to support physical, social, and emotional growth.

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Outdoor Play and Large Motor Development

Children enjoy daily outdoor time where they engage in large motor play such as jumping, running, and climbing, while building social skills in safe and secure playgrounds and outdoor spaces.

A Glimpse into Our Preschool Classroom

Stay Connected Through Our Mobile App

Throughout the day, you will receive updates through a mobile app which allows our teachers to send messages, photos and videos with updates on your child’s day. You are also welcome to use it to send your child’s teacher a message.

The Core of Our Early Education Program

Proven Kindergarten Readiness Skills

At New Horizon Academy, we are committed to providing exceptional early childhood and learning experiences to prepare children for kindergarten and beyond. Our preschool early learning programs use an award-winning, research-based curriculum to provide children with the necessary skills for academic success.

Graduates of our pre-kindergarten program consistently meet and exceed kindergarten readiness expectations as they enter elementary school. According to the 2023-2024 Teaching Strategies® GOLD® assessment, over 90 percent of New Horizon Academy pre-k children demonstrated outstanding kindergarten readiness skills across all learning domains.

New Horizon Academy pre-kindergarten program kindergarten readiness assessment results for 2023-2024 school year

 

This is an outstanding preschool! Until I found New Horizon Academy, I had a hard time finding the standards, trust, safety, care, communication, and attention to detail that I was looking for in a school. Choosing NHA has been the best decision I’ve made, and I’m so grateful to the staff for the standards and curriculum they uphold.

— Michael S., Parent at New Horizon Academy, Broomfield, Colorado

We have been at New Horizon Academy for almost four years, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a safe, loving environment for their children! My now six-year-old was more than prepared to start kindergarten this year, and I believe much of his success was due to the preparation he received in preschool.

— Lara R., Parent at New Horizon Academy, Eagan, Minnesota

My daughter attends New Horizon Academy’s preschool program and loves it! She’s been going 3 days out of the week, and I’ve seen a huge improvement in her learning and social skills. Every week, she’s talking about something new she learned. I especially like the mobile app that gives updates on her activities – I even receive pictures throughout the day!

— Matthew M., Parent at New Horizon Academy, Des Moines, Iowa

My kids have learned so much at New Horizon Academy. They have the best preschool programs! The staff are amazing and do a great job teaching and caring for my little ones. I’m very proud of how well my kids are reading and writing!

— Fardosa N., Parent at New Horizon Academy, Rochester, Minnesota

We were nervous for our preschooler to transition to a new school at age 4, but he was welcomed with open arms! The great room and outdoor space are great for getting his energy out. He loves his teachers and has had nothing but great things to say. He’s been learning so many fun things and is always excited to tell us about them at the end of the day.

— Kelly H., Parent at New Horizon Academy, Burnsville, Minnesota

My three-year-old daughter has attended preschool at New Horizon Academy since it opened. She loves it! The teachers are warm and welcoming, the classrooms and playgrounds are beautiful and fun, and the curriculum strikes a great balance between play and learning.

— Laura I., Parent at New Horizon Academy, Denver, Colorado

Frequently Asked Questions

Children can be ready to start preschool at different times, but most kids begin preschool around the age of 3. Preschoolers are typically 3-4 years old.

New Horizon Academy tuition is carefully determined by all of the factors that are included in providing a premier service. Those variables include:

  • Location
  • Age and number of children enrolled
  • Days per week childcare is needed

 

Because preschool costs are dependent on these unique circumstances, there is no fixed price that is universally applicable to all families. The New Horizon Academy in your community is the best resource for information regarding the care and services offered. Our director will meet with you to learn about the individual desires of your family and help offer solutions that best meet your needs. You can reach your local director by phone, email, or scheduling a tour.

 

Find a School

Each school follows its state guidelines for the teacher-child ratio.

  • Colorado – 1:10
  • Idaho – 1:10
  • Iowa – 1:8
  • Kansas – 1:12
  • Minnesota – 1:10
  • Nebraska – 1:10

Our preschool classrooms use research-based curricula that provide enriching, hands-on learning experiences in STEAM, reading, and writing. These activities promote development across cognitive, physical, social-emotional, and language domains while sparking creativity.

Yes! Our full-day preschool program is thoughtfully designed to foster a seamless transition from preschool into elementary school.

New Horizon Academy schools are closed nine legal holidays out of the year:

  • New Year’s Day
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day
  • Presidents’ Day
  • Memorial Day
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Indigenous Peoples’ Day
  • Thanksgiving Day
  • Christmas Day

 

Compared to school district preschool programs, New Horizon Academy schools have fewer scheduled breaks throughout the year. In addition, New Horizon Academy schools remain open during inclement weather, ensuring that your child will receive reliable, consistent care.

How to Enroll Your Preschooler

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Step 1

Find a School

Find a school near your home or place of work. New Horizon Academy has schools located in Colorado, Iowa, Idaho, Kansas, and Minnesota.

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Step 2

Schedule a Tour

Schedule a visit at one of our locations to learn more about our wonderful early learning programs, meet our awesome teachers, and see our curriculum in action.

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Step 3

Submit your Paperwork

Complete the electronic enrollment paperwork and other required forms sent by your school to enroll your child at New Horizon Academy.

Download our checklist for a list of everything you need on your child's first day in our preschool classroom!

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