Full Day Pre-K Program for 3-year-olds at Baker Demonstration School: Where Your Child’s Pre-K through 8 Journey Begins
Baker Demonstration School proudly offers a full-day Pre-K program for three-year-olds, with bonus before school care starting at 7:30 a.m. and after school enrichment. Half-day options are available to suit your family’s needs. As the entry point to Baker’s transformative Pre-K through 8 experience, our program lays the foundation for years of growth, discovery, and academic excellence.
Pre-K students working hard
A Curriculum That Sparks Wonder and Growth for 3-year-olds
Our Pre-K curriculum is thoughtfully designed to nurture young minds through:
- Rich classroom environments that encourages curiosity and exploration
- Play-based activities that develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Social-emotional learning that builds confidence and communication
- Early literacy and numeracy experiences woven naturally into daily activities
- Arts integration that sparks creativity and self-expression
- Movement including twice weekly swimming, dance and p.e.
- Outdoor learning that connects children with nature and physical development in our many outdoor spaces
Beginning a Baker Journey
When your child joins our full-day Pre-K program for three-year-olds, they’re not just starting preschool – they’re embarking on a potential 11-year educational journey at Baker. Our Pre-K program intentionally aligns with Baker’s philosophy, creating seamless transitions as students progress through:
- Elementary years, where foundational skills flourish
- Middle school, where critical thinking deepens
- Eighth grade, where students emerge as confident, capable learners ready for high school and beyond
Flexible Scheduling Options for 3-year-olds
Understanding the diverse needs of our families, we offer:
- Full-day Pre-K program
- Half-day option for 3 year old Pre-K
- Before School BASE starting at 7:30 AM at no additional cost
- After-school BASE featuring swimming and enrichment activities
The Baker Difference
Baker Demonstration School is a private school in Wilmette, IL. A leader in progressive education, Baker provides high-quality learning for children in preschool through eighth grade.
Our Pre-K program reflects Baker’s commitment to progressive education, where children learn through doing, thinking, and experiencing. Pre-K students benefit from:
- Experienced, early childhood educators with expertise on child development
- A school setting where educating the whole child is taken seriously with intention and innovation
- Specially designed learning spaces with our youngest learners in mind
- Access to school-wide resources and facilities including vast outdoor classrooms, a gull gymnasium and expansive library
- Integration with our broader school community which involves our beloved Buddy program with our older students
Our comprehensive full-day Pre-K program for three-year-olds provides the perfect introduction to Baker’s educational philosophy, setting the stage for a rich academic journey that can continue through eighth grade graduation.
For more information about joining our Pre-K program and beginning your family’s Baker journey, please visit bakerdemschool.org.