Our Classrooms
Every stage of childhood is filled with opportunities to learn, explore, and grow.
At Grosse Pointe Nursery School, each classroom is thoughtfully designed to meet children where they are developmentally. Through play-based learning, caring relationships, and engaging activities, our teachers help every child build confidence, curiosity, and a strong foundation for future success.
Our Approach
Learning That Grows With Your Child
We believe children learn best when they feel safe, supported, and encouraged to explore. Our classrooms provide age-appropriate experiences that foster independence, creativity, problem-solving, and meaningful friendships.
Our teachers thoughtfully plan activities that challenge each child while recognizing that every learner develops at their own pace. By placing children with peers of similar ages and developmental stages, we create an environment where every child can thrive.
Beginner’s Preschool
Ages: 2½ Years
This is where many children begin their preschool journey. Our Beginner Preschool classroom focuses on helping young learners feel comfortable in a classroom setting while building the confidence to explore independently.
Children begin developing:
Social skills and friendships
Classroom routines
Independence
Early language development
Fine and gross motor skills
Creative expression through art and play
Every day is filled with hands-on activities, music, stories, sensory play, and opportunities to discover the world around them.
Minimum Attendance: 2 days per week
Preschool I & II
Ages: 3–4 Years
As children grow, so does their curiosity. Preschool I & II encourages exploration through engaging learning experiences that build confidence, creativity, and independence.
Children continue developing:
Early literacy and language skills
Fine motor development
Social-emotional growth
Problem-solving
Creative thinking
Cooperative play
Independence and responsibility
Through theme-based learning, children are encouraged to ask questions, explore new ideas, and make meaningful connections with the world around them.
Minimum Attendance: 2 days per week
Pre-Kindergarten I & II
Ages: 4–Young 5
Our Pre-K classrooms help children prepare confidently for the transition to kindergarten. Learning becomes more intentional while maintaining the joy and excitement of discovery through play.
Children strengthen:
Kindergarten readiness
Early reading and writing skills
Math concepts
Critical thinking
Problem-solving
Independence
Responsibility
Leadership and teamwork
Our goal is to help every child leave GPNS feeling confident, capable, and excited for the next step in their educational journey.
Minimum Attendance: 3 days per week
