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📚 Ages 4–5 · Pre-K · Year-Round

Pre-K Scholars Program in FiDi NYC

Where confident learners are built — advanced academics, leadership development, and kindergarten readiness in a nurturing, enrichment-rich environment.

8:1Child-to-Teacher Ratio
18Weekly Enrichment Classes
K-ReadyKindergarten Prepared
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🎉 Limited Pre-K spots for Spring 2026 · Rolling admissions — start any Monday!

Preparing Your Child for Kindergarten Success

Our Scholars program is the bridge to formal schooling — delivering a rigorous, yet fun academic curriculum that ensures your child enters kindergarten confident, capable, and excited to learn.

Reading & Writing Mastery

Phonics, sight words, sentence building, and handwriting

Advanced Math Concepts

Kumon method, Montessori materials, and problem-solving

Critical Thinking

Analytical reasoning, STEM exploration, and experiments

Second Language Fluency

Spanish & Mandarin immersion for global readiness

Children building with blocks at STEM station in Golden Minds Prep Pre-K classroom

Our Scholars Curriculum

Academically rigorous, creatively rich, and socially engaging

Kindergarten Readiness

  • Advanced literacy & numeracy
  • Readiness assessments
  • Structured learning routines
  • Classroom behavior skills

Reading & Writing

  • Phonics & sight words
  • Sentence construction
  • Handwriting practice
  • Storytelling & comprehension

STEM & Science

  • Hands-on experiments
  • Age-appropriate robotics
  • Natural world discovery
  • Digital literacy intro

Advanced Mathematics

  • Kumon math method
  • Montessori materials
  • Problem-solving & logic
  • Patterns & measurement

Leadership & Social Skills

  • Collaborative projects
  • Peer mentoring
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Conflict resolution

Culture & Languages

  • Spanish immersion
  • Mandarin exposure
  • Global citizenship
  • Cultural celebrations

Active Play & Fitness

  • Soccer & team games
  • Karate & martial arts
  • Yoga & mindfulness
  • Dance & movement

Creative Arts

  • Visual arts & painting
  • Music & instruments
  • Dramatic play
  • Cooking & culinary arts

Enrichment Classes Included

No extra fees — every class is part of your child's program

18per week

Specialized Classes Integrated Into Every Day

Our enrichment program provides an education far beyond traditional Pre-K. Every class is taught by trained instructors and designed to develop the whole child.

🥋 Karate ⚽ Soccer 🧘 Yoga 💃 Dance 👩‍🍳 Cooking 🎨 Art 🤖 Robotics 🎵 Music 🇪🇸 Spanish 🇨🇳 Mandarin 🌱 Gardening 🔬 Science

Weekly Class Schedule

Sample enrichment schedule for the Scholars Pre-K program

Golden Minds Prep Scholars weekly class schedule showing 18 enrichment classes for ages 4–5

A Typical Day for Your Scholar

Structured for academic growth, balanced with creativity and play

8:00 – 8:45 AM

Arrival & Breakfast

Warm welcome, organic breakfast, and morning journal or independent reading time.

8:45 – 9:15 AM

Morning Circle & Calendar

Daily theme introduction, calendar math, weather discussion, and sight word review.

9:15 – 10:30 AM

Academic Block: Literacy & Math

Structured Kumon math, phonics instruction, reading practice, and handwriting exercises.

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Enrichment Classes

Two rotating enrichment classes — STEM, cooking, languages, art, karate, robotics, and more.

12:00 – 12:45 PM

Organic Lunch

Chef-prepared organic lunch with family-style dining to build social skills and independence.

12:45 – 2:00 PM

Quiet Time & Rest

Restful period with quiet activities, story time, or nap for those who need it.

2:00 – 3:30 PM

Afternoon Projects & Outdoor Play

Leadership activities, collaborative projects, science experiments, and outdoor play.

3:30 – 5:30 PM

Snack, Free Play & Pickup

Organic snack, creative free play, and staggered pickup. Daily activity reports shared.

5:30 – 7:00 PM

Extended Day (Optional)

Dinner, indoor playground with ball pit, and calm evening activities for extended-day families.

Nutrition & Organic Meals

Fueling focused learning with fresh, wholesome food

Three Organic Meals + Snacks Daily

Our in-house chef prepares fresh, organic meals every day with weekly rotating menus. Balanced nutrition fuels the focused learning that our Scholars program demands.

  • 100% organic ingredients
  • Freshly prepared daily — never pre-packaged
  • Weekly rotating menu for variety
  • Allergen-friendly options always available
  • Dietary restrictions accommodated
Montessori classroom at Golden Minds Prep with organic meals

Sample Weekly Menu

Fresh, organic meals prepared daily by our chef

Golden Minds Prep weekly organic meal plan for Pre-K students

Our Classroom Environment

Purpose-built spaces designed to inspire academic excellence and creative exploration

Padded Playroom

Safe, cushioned space for physical play, karate, and gross motor activities.

Indoor Playground

Full-scale indoor playground with ball pit for socializing and active movement.

Art Room

Dedicated creative space with painting, sculpting, and hands-on art projects.

Teaching Kitchen

Child-friendly kitchen for hands-on cooking classes and food science exploration.

Hydroponics Farm

Living garden where scholars study plant biology, growth cycles, and sustainability.

Small Class Sizes

1:8 teacher-to-child ratio ensuring focused instruction for every scholar.

Special Features for Scholars Families

Exclusive perks that make Golden Minds Prep a true partner for your family

Free Weekend Playground

Enrolled families get free weekend access to our large indoor playground with ball pit.

Birthday Celebrations

Discounted birthday party packages at our center for enrolled Scholars families.

K-Ready Assessments

Kindergarten readiness assessments and workshops to ensure a confident transition.

Health & Safety

Your child's wellbeing is our highest priority

CPR & First Aid Certified

All staff trained and certified in CPR and pediatric first aid.

Daily Sanitization

Thorough cleaning and sanitization of all surfaces, toys, and common areas.

Allergy-Friendly

Allergen-aware kitchen with individualized dietary accommodations.

Secure Access

Controlled entry, authorized pickup only, and real-time parent communication.

Scholars Pre-K Tuition

All-inclusive pricing — meals, enrichment, supplies, and more included

Full Day
8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
$3,380
per month
  • 3 organic meals + 2 snacks
  • All 18 enrichment classes
  • Daily activity reports
  • K-readiness assessments
Half Day
8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
$2,980
per month
  • 2 meals + 1 snack
  • Selected enrichment classes
  • Daily activity reports
  • K-readiness assessments

Scholars Pre-K FAQs

Common questions from parents of Pre-K children

Our Scholars program goes far beyond traditional Pre-K. It includes 18 weekly enrichment classes (karate, robotics, cooking, languages, and more), Kumon math, Montessori materials, STEM exploration, and leadership development — all included in tuition. We prepare children academically, socially, and emotionally for kindergarten.
We focus on advanced literacy (reading and writing mastery), math concepts through Kumon and Montessori methods, critical thinking, and social-emotional readiness. We also conduct kindergarten readiness assessments and workshops to ensure your child enters elementary school confident, capable, and excited to learn.
Our Scholars program maintains a 1:8 teacher-to-child ratio. This allows for individualized instruction, meaningful teacher-student relationships, and a focused academic environment that prepares children for the structure of kindergarten.
An informal assessment may be required to determine your child's developmental readiness and ensure the best classroom placement. This is a friendly, play-based observation — not a test. We'll discuss the details during your tour so there are no surprises.
Yes! Reading and writing mastery are core components of the Scholars curriculum. Children work on letter recognition, phonics, sight words, sentence construction, and handwriting. Many of our graduates enter kindergarten reading at or above grade level.
Scholars families enjoy free weekend indoor playground access (including ball pit), discounted birthday party packages at our center, kindergarten readiness assessments and workshops, and a dedicated parent communication portal with daily activity reports.

Explore Our Other Programs

Continuous growth from toddlerhood through pre-kindergarten

👶 Explorers

Ages 2–3

A nurturing introduction to early childhood education with sensory play, language immersion, and a small 6:1 ratio for our youngest learners.

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🎨 Thinkers

Ages 3–4

Building foundations with Kumon math, Montessori independence skills, STEM intro, and multilingual conversations for growing preschoolers.

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Give Your Child a Head Start for Kindergarten

Schedule a tour and see why FiDi families choose Golden Minds Prep for Pre-K.

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