Pre – K Programme

Give Your Child the Confidence to Ask, Explore, and Make Meaning of the World

Ages 3–4 Years
8:00 am – 2:30 pm (Mon–Fri)

* Flexible Option: After-school care available until 5:30 pm

At this stage, children are full of questions. They begin to ask “why,” make connections, and show a growing interest in the world beyond themselves.

At Kai, the Pre-K Programme is designed to nurture this curiosity through a balance of inquiry, hands-on exploration, and meaningful learning experiences, where children begin to think, express, and engage with purpose.

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Safe, Secure & Supportive Environment

A consistent and responsive environment continues to support children’s growing independence and sense of belonging.

At Kai, children are supported through:

Consistent educators who build strong, trusting relationships

Low adult-child ratios that allow for meaningful interaction

Structured routines that provide predictability and stability

Opportunities to take responsibility within the classroom community

This balance of structure and freedom enables children to feel both secure and capable.

Our Programme – International Dual Curriculum – IB & Montessori

Inquiry-Based Learning (IB Framework)

In Pre-K, inquiry is extended through meaningful, real-world contexts that children can relate to and explore.

Children engage with themes such as:

✦Community Helpers

✦The journey of food from farm to table

✦Celebrations around the world

✦Animal habitats

Through these inquiries, children begin to make connections between their experiences and the world around them. They ask questions, explore ideas, and develop an emerging understanding of relationships, systems, and perspectives.

These experiences also support the development of key attributes of the IB Learner Profile, as children begin to engage as inquirers, communicators, and caring members of a community.

Montessori In Action

Montessori principles are integrated into daily experiences, providing opportunities for hands-on, purposeful learning.

Children engage with:

✦Practical life activities using real tools and materials

✦Sensorial experiences that support classification and comparison

✦Early literacy materials, including letter recognition and formation

✦Early numeracy experiences such as sorting, sequencing, and understanding quantity

These experiences support the development of concentration, coordination, independence, and a growing sense of responsibility.

A Day at Kai Early Years

Experience how your child will participate more actively in their learning, asking questions, working with others, exploring ideas, and expressing themselves with growing confidence in a dynamic and engaging environment.

Each day includes:

✦Inquiry-based exploration connected to real-life themes

✦Montessori work cycles with purposeful materials

✦Language-rich experiences including storytelling and discussion

✦Early numeracy through hands-on activities

✦Outdoor play and physical movement

How a day looks at Kai

Benefits of the Pre-K Programme

Increasing independence and responsibility in daily routines

Development of early literacy through language-rich experiences

Growing understanding of numeracy concepts through hands-on exploration

Ability to ask questions, explore ideas, and make connections

Strengthening social relationships and collaborative skills

Greater emotional awareness and expression

Expanding understanding of the world and their place within it

What Our Parents Say

Hear directly from families who have experienced their child’s journey at Kai.

Schedule a visit to learn more about the Pre-K experience at Kai.

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