Business Details
Welcome to Preschool Partners: Nurturing Young Minds in Colorado Springs
Preschool Partners was founded to continue the legacy of the acclaimed Preschool Partners curriculum while adding our own innovative approach. Our program focuses on brain-based learning, leveraging the unique neural plasticity of early childhood to build foundational skills in math, science, phonics, and history through multisensory activities. We prioritize curiosity-driven exploration over academic pressure, using play-based methods like dress-up, puppets, and hands-on experiments to foster cognitive, social, and emotional development.Our team includes veteran educators from Preschool Partners, ensuring continuity in quality while introducing fresh perspectives. Located in Colorado Springs, we serve families seeking a Christian worldview-aligned environment that prepares children for elementary school success without sacrificing the joy of learning.
Services
Preschool Curriculum
Brain Development Programs
Christian Worldview Education
Play-Based Learning
Structured Schedule
Details
- Year established: 2025
Highlights and features
- We offer a research-backed brain development curriculum designed for preschool neural plasticity
- Our program integrates Christian worldview principles without formal religious instruction
- Veteran teachers from Preschool Partners ensure continuity of proven educational methods
- Structured drop-off/pickup routines teach social skills through consistent teacher interaction
- Play-based learning balances creativity with preparation for elementary school rigor
Services
Preschool Curriculum
Our research-based curriculum uses multisensory activities to develop foundational skills in math, science, and literacy. Children explore complex concepts through play-based methods that stimulate neural pathway development. The two-year program prepares students for elementary school while maintaining age-appropriate learning pressures.
Brain Development Programs
We leverage preschoolers' neural plasticity through activities that build working memory, auditory processing, and phonemic awareness. Our methods combine music, role-play, and hands-on experiments to create lasting cognitive foundations without academic stress.
Christian Worldview Education
Our program integrates Christian principles through teachable moments rather than formal instruction. Children learn about forgiveness and grace naturally during activities, with holiday celebrations focusing on Christ-centered traditions rather than secular figures.
Play-Based Learning
Structured play sessions enhance creativity and divergent thinking through art, music, and motor activities. This approach balances preparation for elementary school's academic demands with opportunities for imaginative exploration and social skill development.
Structured Schedule
We maintain fixed morning and afternoon class times with organized drop-off/pickup procedures. This structure teaches social skills through teacher greetings while providing parents regular opportunities to connect with educators.
People
Kristen Trenary
Owner | President | Admin
Kristen leads Preschool Partners with educational expertise, continuing the legacy of Preschool Partners while implementing innovative improvements. She manages administrative operations and serves as primary contact for prospective families seeking curriculum details.
Maura Ray
Lead Teacher
As lead teacher, Maura delivers the brain-based curriculum using creative methods that engage preschoolers through multisensory learning experiences aligned with developmental needs and educational objectives.
Mary Ruebenson
Lead Teacher
Mary brings extensive preschool teaching experience, specializing in integrating Christian worldview principles naturally into classroom activities that stimulate curiosity and foundational skill development.
Kaia Sailor
Lead Teacher
Kaia implements the play-based learning approach, designing hands-on activities that develop neural pathways while maintaining the joyful, pressure-free environment central to our philosophy.
Anna Smith
Lead Teacher
Anna focuses on structured scheduling methods that teach social skills during drop-off/pickup routines, creating consistent teacher interaction opportunities that support both child development and parent engagement.
Questions
What curriculum does Preschool Pathways use?
We use the Preschool Partners curriculum developed by The Classical Academy founders, focusing on brain-based learning through multisensory activities in math, science, and history.
How does the program prepare children for elementary school?
Our play-based approach builds neural pathways through creativity-enhancing activities while introducing foundational academic concepts in age-appropriate ways without testing pressure.
Is this a religious preschool?
We provide a Christian environment where values like forgiveness are integrated naturally, though we don't include formal scripture memorization or Bible classes.
What are the class schedules?
Morning classes run 8:30am-11:10am for 3-4 year olds, afternoon classes 12:15pm-3:05pm for 4-5 year olds, with optional weekly parent-teacher meetings.
How do you handle child assessments?
We focus on observational learning without formal evaluations, believing young children develop best through pressure-free exploration of complex concepts.
What makes your program unique?
Our combination of brain development research, Christian worldview integration, and structured play-based learning creates a distinct approach to early childhood education.
