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Private Kindergarten at Roots Academy
Kids Aged 4.5 to 6yo
A developmentally grounded, academically balanced start to your child’s learning journey.
Our Kindergarten blends play-inspired exploration, social-emotional growth, and intentional academic foundations so children learn not just what to think, but how to think with confidence and joy.
Touring is the best way to see if Roots is the right fit for your family.
Watch to discover a day in the life of our youngest learners at Roots Academy.
Why Families Choose Roots for Kindergarten
Choosing Kindergarten often brings up more questions than families expect. It is the first time many parents feel the pressure of making a decision that carries weight beyond the present moment.
At Roots, we understand that families are holding both care and concern. You want your child to feel safe, seen, and joyful, and you also want to know they are building a strong foundation for what comes next.
Families choose Roots for Kindergarten because we take both seriously.
Small class sizes and deeply attentive educators.
With just 12 children and two teachers, every child is known well. This allows our educators to respond thoughtfully to each child’s developmental readiness, socially, emotionally, and academically. Children are supported without being rushed or labeled, and learning is shaped around who they are rather than who they are expected to be.
A developmental foundation that supports academic growth.
We prioritize executive function, emotional regulation, and self awareness because these skills underpin long term academic success. Early literacy and numeracy are introduced intentionally and in alignment with best practices, without pressure or premature expectations. Children build confidence as learners while developing the skills they need to engage deeply with academic work over time.
A thoughtful balance of play and structure.
Kindergarten at Roots is carefully designed. Learning is grounded in play, exploration, and meaningful experiences, while also offering clear structure and consistency. Children engage in early literacy work aligned with the science of reading, foundational math experiences, collaborative problem solving, and extended time outdoors that supports focus, resilience, and peer connection.
Preparation for what comes next without rushing what is now.
Roots Kindergarten is not about delaying learning. It is about building it well. Children leave with a strong sense of themselves as learners, an understanding of how they learn best, and the ability to ask for what they need. This confidence and self awareness supports smoother transitions into first grade and beyond.
Many families arrive at Roots thinking about Kindergarten as a one year decision and leave understanding it as the foundation for how their child learns, relates, and grows.
The Adults in the Room Matter
At Roots, we believe that children learn best when they feel safe, seen, and respected. That sense of safety begins with the adults who care for them each day.
Our educators bring a strong foundation in child development, social and emotional learning, and relationship-based teaching. They are thoughtful, reflective practitioners who pay close attention to how children are spoken to, supported, and guided through both challenges and successes.
We invest in ongoing professional learning and reflective practice because we know that the inner work of educators matters. Our classrooms are places where children are met with curiosity rather than judgment, where communication is rooted in respect, and where each child is known as a whole person.
Families often tell us that what sets Roots apart is not just what their children are learning, but how they are being held throughout the day. We take that responsibility seriously.
