Early Childhood — Grades K3–K5
Pre-K & Kindergarten
A nurturing, Christ-centered start for our youngest Cougars, where curiosity takes root, letters become words, and every child is known by name.
Where Learning Begins
Strong foundations, early on
Every Columbia Academy story starts here. In our Pre-K and Kindergarten classrooms, teachers meet each child exactly where they are — with patience, structure, and genuine warmth — as they take their first steps toward a K3–12 college-preparatory education.
It's also where our three commitments first take shape: Truth, taught through Scripture and honest, age-appropriate answers to a young child's biggest questions; Learning, built letter by letter and number by number; and Engagement, a classroom where every child is invited to explore, ask, and belong.
What Your Cougar Will Learn
A day full of firsts
Early Literacy & Phonics
Letters, sounds, and the very first sentences a child ever reads aloud.
Numbers & Patterns
Counting, shapes, and the building blocks of early math.
Bible & Chapel
Simple, faithful answers to big questions, and a weekly chapel that belongs to the whole school.
Fine Motor & Handwriting
Scissors, crayons, and the small-muscle work behind a child's very first handwriting.
Music, Movement & Creative Play
Songs, stories, and imaginative play that make learning feel like discovery.
Social & Emotional Growth
Sharing, turn-taking, and the everyday practice of being a good friend.
Character & Faith
Growing in faith from day one
Faith isn't a subject at Columbia Academy — it's the air a classroom breathes. Our youngest students pray together, hear Bible stories, and learn what it looks like to be kind, honest, and brave, all before they ever pick up a pencil. It's the earliest expression of a truth that carries through every grade: character grows alongside the mind.
A Typical Day
What a day at CA looks like
A representative daily rhythm — the exact schedule varies by class and changes throughout the year.
- 1
Morning
Arrival & Greeting
- 2
Morning
Circle Time & Bible Story
- 3
Midday
Learning Centers & Specials
- 4
Midday
Lunch & Outdoor Play
- 5
Afternoon
Rest & Read-Aloud
- 6
Afternoon
Dismissal & Pickup
The Pre-K & Kindergarten Difference
A safe, nurturing start
11:1 Student–Teacher Ratio
Individual attention for every young learner, from a child’s very first day.
Known By Name From Day One
A small, family-sized classroom where every child is seen and celebrated.
Daily Chapel & Prayer
Faith woven into the rhythm of the day, not set apart from it.
A Safe, Nurturing Campus
A Christ-centered environment built for our youngest Cougars to explore and grow.
Around Our Classrooms
A glimpse of the day
Faith & Prayer
Learning Through Play
Hands-On Learning
Come see our youngest Cougars in action
Schedule a visit to tour our Pre-K & Kindergarten classrooms, or reach out to start your family's admissions journey.