Thrive
Inclusive Preschool and Summer Kindergarten Preparation
What is Thrive?
NEW FOR 2025: Thrive is offering a 6-week summer kindergarten preparation session for children entering Kindergarten in the fall of 2025. This program follows a progression to best prepare children to transition into a kindergarten routine. Program includes the same small group and quality staff as the school year preschool programs, but with a greater emphasis on following group activities and early academics in a neurodiversity-affirming environment. Thrive Kindergarten Prep begins by meeting twice a week (Tuesday and Thursday mornings), then progresses to three days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings) for the final two weeks.
Thrive schoolyear program is an inclusive preschool program for children ages 2.5 – 4.5 years. The goal of this program is to promote developmental gains in a neurodiversity-affirming, play-based environment. Thrive is led by a team including an occupational therapist and a certified teacher. The program incorporates plentiful opportunities for the children to develop fine motor, gross motor, daily living, communication, and regulation skills all in the context of play. Activities throughout the program also incorporate the Pennsylvania Learning Standards for Early Childhood. Leaders facilitate safe, positive social interaction in an affirming way.
Details
NOW ENROLLING FOR SUMMER KINDERGARTEN PREP AND FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR
Space is limited. Submit the registration form and deposit below to enroll.
We have limited openings for Winter/Spring 2025 now underway – contact us if you’re interested in joining the current class!
Summer Kindergarten Prep: For children enrolled in Kindergarten fall of 2025
Dates: July 8 – Aug 14, 2025
Times: 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Days: July 8 – 31, program will meet on Tuesday and Thursday mornings
August sessions will occur Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings (5, 6, 7 and 12, 13, 14)
Eligibility: Children do not need to be potty-trained. Children of all abilities welcome.
Size of group: No more than 5 children.
Total cost: $750
Payment plans available
Ages 2.5 – 3.5 years as of September 1, 2025:
Dates: September 2, 2025 – May 19, 2026
Times: Tuesdays from 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Eligibility: Children do not need to be potty-trained. Children of all abilities welcome.
Size of group: No more than 5 children.
Ages 3.5 – 4.5 years as of September 1, 2025:
Dates: September 4, 2025 – May 21, 2026
Times: Thursdays from 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Eligibility: Children do not need to be potty-trained. Children of all abilities welcome.
Size of group: No more than 5 children.
Daily Schedule:
Following is an example of a day’s activities. Exact schedule may vary slightly according to the specific participants’ needs.
9:30 – 10:00 am: Welcome song, interactive sensory play
10:00 – 10:30 am: Gross motor play in the sensory gym
10:30 – 11:00 am: Potty break, snack time, story time
11:00 – 11:30 am: Free play
11:30 – 12:00 pm: Group craft, clean up, and Goodbye Song
Registration Information Below
Cost
Summer Kindergarten Prep: $750 total for the complete program
($100 nonrefundable deposit required to secure registration, will be applied to program fee)
Summer program cost includes 35 hours of therapeutic and educational programming led by an occupational therapist and certified teacher with an emphasis specifically on kindergarten readiness for the upcoming school year.
School year program: $195 per month, due on the 1st of each month
($100 nonrefundable deposit required to secure registration, will be applied to first month)
This is an early childhood education program and is not eligible for insurance coverage.
School year Price includes:
2.5 hours weekly of therapeutic and educational programming led by an occupational therapist and certified teacher with emphasis on developing preschool readiness skills
All materials and supplies for the program, including sensory play, crafts, and more
Use of indoor sensory gym equipment as part of the program
Price does not include:
Any diapers or wipes that your child may need
Specific details about what to bring, drop-off/pick-up information, and more will be sent to registrants
Registration Form
Please use the PayPal button above to pay the $100 nonrefundable deposit. Deposit will be applied toward the first month’s program fee or to the summer program fee.
Registration is not considered complete until payment is received.
You will receive email confirmation of your registration. Please contact us if you do not receive personalized email confirmation within 2 business days of submitting registration form and deposit.