PRE-K (4-5 years)
A Secure And Positive Environment
For Your Child To Build Confidence And Discover Their Unique Talents
PRE-K (4-5 years)
A Secure And Positive Environment
For Your Child To Build Confidence And Discover Their Unique Talents
A Strong Love Of Learning
In bright, clean spaces, where nurturing friendships and self-expression is encouraged, children build on their strengths and interests. Imagine your child looking forward to developing their love of learning every day.
Preparing For The Next Step: Kindergarten
Passionate teachers ensure that children are nourished mentally, physically, and emotionally. We guarantee your child is ready for kindergarten in every way, both academic and socially.
Curriculum of Excellence
Children are actively involved in experiences which include foundations of science, technology, engineering, math, creative arts, language arts, music, movement and dramatic play. The Building Bridges curriculum advances your child’s academic skills, creative ideas, and social awareness with age-appropriate, interactive activities, to adequately prepare them for kindergarten.
S.T.E.A.M Exploration
Children are introduced to basic concepts in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math
through hands-on experiences that form a strong foundation for a confident start in kindergarten. Komputer Kidz is an optional technology program available at this age to build technical, creative, and problem-solving skills.
A Love Of Reading For Life
Through guided pre-reading activities, children grasp the basics of early literacy, confidence in reading, and a love of learning letters. These guided pre-reading activities include:
- Letter recognition
- Tracing letters
- Sound recognition
- Breaking words into phonetic syllables
- Journaling activities
Creative Enrichment Options
Such as Art and Music
Children’s self-expression and imagination are given room to grow and thrive with daily explorations of art, music, and dance. Such creative enrichment options increase awareness, control, and confidence.
Allaying Your Fears As A Parent
Choosing daycare is a big decision for any parent. We offer an environment of genuine care and support, which eases the minds of both adults and children. Our absolute commitment to your child, your family, and our community is our promise to you.
Exploring in Safety
Applying security measures across the board means your child can explore in safety. All entrances are keypad locked to prevent unauthorized access, playgrounds are fenced-in, and we have regular fire drills and child-care emergency drills.
Playing Their Part In the Community
In a loving, supportive environment that encourages kindness, respect, and manners, children are each given a daily role through which they contribute to the school community. We foster accountability, independence, and an atmosphere in which our classroom citizens look out for each other.
A Tidy Space For A Tidy Mind
We keep our classrooms clean and sanitize them regularly to maintain a space that is inviting and conducive to learning. As children take part in keeping their areas tidy, they enjoy the calm and routine that comes with neatness.
Run, Jump, Soar
As they grow, children need space to push their boundaries. Our dedicated play areas are designed for children to build their physical abilities through liberating movement. KidoKinetics is an optional sports program for children to get active and develop a love of fitness.
Inspirational Input From In-House Guests
Throughout the year, children will meet professionals and visitors from firefighters and dentists to gymnasts and wildlife to broaden their horizons and enrich their learning.
The NAEYC Standard of Excellence
Our Fuquay-Varina preschool has been fully accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children, and the Apex preschool is well into the multi-year path to accreditation. Our NAEYC accreditation program holds us to a much higher standard than daycare centers.
“Green” Construction and
Eco-Healthy Certified
Our classrooms have individual climate controls, and low-VOC materials have been used to maintain indoor air quality. Reducing the use of toxic building materials as well as cleaning products significantly reduces your child’s exposure to harmful chemicals.
“Brightwheel” Mobile App For
Daily Reports And Pictures
The “Brightwheel” app is a fun way of connecting. This tool expertly promotes our value system: well-being, fun, excellence, relationships, honesty, availability, and creativity.
We teach children to think creatively so they may succeed in a complex and ever-changing world. Young children learn through active exploration in an environment which is rich in materials and opportunities to converse, socialize, work, play and negotiate with others. The classrooms are planned to encourage curiosity, exploration and problem solving in an atmosphere of warmth, affection and respect for each child. The Building Bridges curriculum is inspired by the Creative Curriculum and incorporates philosophies of Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and Waldorf approaches to learning. Teachers plan experiences based on children’s interests and appropriate educational concepts. Children are actively involved in experiences which include foundations of science, technology, engineering, math, creative arts, language arts, music, movement and dramatic play. In addition to S.T.E.A.M. learning, all interrelated aspects of the child’s growth and development are considered — intellectual, social, emotional, physical and creative.
F.A.Q (Frequently Asked Questions)
We provide daily reports for children with a mobile app that can also be accessed through your computer. Paper reports are offered to families if needed.
Each day is filled with fun activities, nutritious meals and snacks, rest time, and outdoor play. More detailed information can be found here
Children play outside twice a day, weather permitting. We will reduce the amount of time spent outside in the event of precipitation or extreme temperatures.
Ratios vary by age. Infants are 1:4
It is natural for children to test limits and rules. Our staff uses positive management strategies including redirection, anticipation/prevention of problems, positive reinforcement, logical consequences and encouragement rather than competition, comparison or criticism. Most importantly, we recognize that part of this process is providing children with the tools and support they need to express their feelings and needs in acceptable ways. We abstain from corporal punishment or other humiliating or frightening disciplinary techniques.
When possible, we will work as a team with outside professionals to implement an individualized plan that supports the child’s inclusion and success. It may be determined that we do not have adequate expertise or resources for the child’s educational, medical, or other needs, especially in situations where safety is at risk.
Meals
AsheBridge Children’s Academy provides a nutritious morning snack, lunch, and an afternoon snack that meets the USDA meal patterns for children. Our menu can be downloaded here
No, all meals and snacks are provided. All children eat the same thing together. We do not make exceptions for food preferences. Parents are required to provide infant formula/milk and baby food.
No, children may not bring home food into the center. Please finish all breakfast and snacks at home or in your car prior to entering the building.
Yes, infant parents are required to send prepared bottles and baby food while in the infant room. Starting in the toddler room, children all eat school menu food together their friends.
We can accommodate minor allergies (with medical documentation) or meat-free diet, provided the family provides substitute items of equal nutritional value. Unfortunately, we aren’t able to work with generalized dietary restrictions, such as gluten intolerance.
Diapers & Potty Training
AsheBridge Children’s Academy provides a nutritious morning snack, lunch, and an afternoon snack that meets the USDA meal patterns for children. Our menu can be downloaded here
Yes, you may bring your own disposable diapers and wipes.
No, we only use disposable diapers.
Children begin sitting on the potty when they are two years old and show interest in doing so. It is our goal to finish potty training before the third birthday, but we recognize that every child has their own timetable for this.
Parent Reviews
"I highly recommend Ashbridge to anyone who’s looking for quality care for their child and solid preparation for grade school."
I remember last year when I first moved to the Holly Springs/ Fuquay area. I searched preschool after preschool and no one could accommodate me. I would go to one and then another. I called Ashbrigde Children’s Academy of Fuquay and they helped me right away. They had space for my precious 4 year old. Not only did they have the capacity to accommodate us I loved the curriculum implemented also. The staff is so nice and professional. I highly recommend Ashbridge Children’s Academy of Fuquay to anyone who’s looking for quality care for their child and solid preparation for grade school.
Vasha N.
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"We have no doubt in our minds that our girls are well taken care of..."
We absolutely love ashebridge! We started our oldest there when she was 1 and she just graduated from their preK class this month! Our youngest is currently there as well! We love all of the teachers, the facility is well maintained and clean and we have no doubt in our minds that our girls are well taken care of when they are there! Highly recommended!
Kathleen E.
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"They foster a strong and positive learning environment!"
I honestly could not be happier! My 4 year old is very well loved and she is learning so much. My daughter's teachers are fantastic and have laid the foundation for my daughter's education. Early Childhood education is so very important. Being an educator I have very high expectations! AsheBridge has met all my high expectations. The owners are also very much part of my daughter's day. They foster a strong and positive learning environment!
Maribeth P.
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