Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Play-Based Preschool in Concord, CA
Founded in 1954 by a group of Concord families, Pixie Play School has dedicated over seven decades to nurturing young learners through play-based education. Originally established as a parent co-operative preschool, we transitioned to a traditional play-based model while maintaining strong family involvement. As a licensed non-profit organization, we serve children regardless of background, providing a safe, supportive environment that celebrates individuality. Our program emphasizes hands-on learning, fostering social, emotional, and cognitive development through exploration and creativity. With a professional teaching staff and active community engagement, we prepare children for kindergarten while cultivating a lifelong love of learning.Our curriculum adapts to children's interests, integrating science, art, language, and physical activity within a home-like atmosphere. Families contribute through volunteer opportunities, strengthening our school community and keeping tuition affordable. We maintain rigorous health and safety standards, requiring immunizations and staff background checks. Our small class sizes ensure individual attention, promoting confidence and independence in every child. Through field trips and community partnerships, we connect classroom learning to real-world experiences, enriching our students' educational journey.
Services
Play-Based Curriculum
Community Involvement
Field Trips
Parent Participation
Developmental Focus
Details
- Year established: 1954
Highlights and features
- We offer a play-based curriculum fostering creativity and problem-solving
- Our program combines professional teaching with family involvement
- We maintain small class sizes for individualized attention
- Our licensed facility follows strict health and safety regulations
- We provide community-building volunteer opportunities for families
What people say
Helped child overcome shyness
Seamless transition from other preschool
Strong social development observed
Teacher dedication appreciated
Positive family experience
Services
Play-Based Curriculum
Our play-based curriculum fosters holistic development through purposeful exploration. Children build social skills during collaborative play, develop cognitive abilities through problem-solving activities, and enhance physical coordination through active engagement. This approach nurtures creativity while establishing foundational academic skills for kindergarten readiness.
Community Involvement
Family participation strengthens our school community through volunteer opportunities. Parents contribute 20 annual hours supporting classroom activities, fundraising events, and maintenance projects. This involvement creates lasting connections while keeping tuition costs manageable and enhancing the overall educational experience for all students.
Field Trips
Educational field trips connect classroom learning to real-world experiences. Children visit local farms, libraries, and wildlife centers to explore themes like nature, community helpers, and science. These outings reinforce curriculum concepts while developing observational skills and expanding cultural awareness through hands-on discovery.
Developmental Focus
Our program emphasizes personalized development across all domains. Children build self-confidence through independent exploration, develop emotional regulation during social interactions, and strengthen fine motor skills through creative art projects. Teachers observe interests to tailor activities that challenge each child at their appropriate developmental level.
Parent Participation
The Pixie Partnership Program involves families in school operations. Parents assist with classroom activities, event planning, and facility maintenance. This collaboration fosters deeper understanding of child development, creates support networks among families, and maintains our high-quality program through shared responsibility and community investment.
Questions
What age children do you serve?
We serve children aged 2.5 to 5 years old, offering developmentally appropriate activities for each age group.
Is potty training required?
Children do not need to be toilet trained for enrollment. We provide diaper changing services for those still in training.
What are your operating hours?
Our school operates Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM during the academic year.
Do you follow a traditional school calendar?
We follow the Mount Diablo Unified School District schedule, operating August through June with standard breaks.
What is the teacher-to-child ratio?
Our program maintains a low student-to-teacher ratio to ensure individual attention and personalized care for every child.
Are there opportunities for parent involvement?
Yes, our Pixie Partnership Program encourages 20 annual volunteer hours per family through classroom assistance and event support.
