Joyful, hands-on learning for curious young minds.
Recess Preschool combines strong early academics, personalized learning, outdoor exploration, creativity, and play in a small-group environment where children are known, supported, and encouraged to grow at their own pace.
Ages 3–5 | Newport + Waldport | Full-Time + Part-Time Options
What Makes Recess Preschool Different
A Strong Foundation for Kindergarten—and Beyond
📚 Early Literacy
Phonological awareness, letter knowledge, vocabulary, storytelling, early writing, books, conversation, and reading readiness.
🟢 Early Math
Counting, number sense, patterns, sorting, measurement, shapes, comparison, problem-solving, and mathematical thinking.
🦈 Science & Nature
Observation, asking questions, making predictions, experiments, wildlife, ecosystems, weather, plants, oceans, and seasonal change.
🤝 Social & Emotional Learning
Communication, independence, friendships, self-regulation, problem-solving, confidence, and learning how to be part of a group.
🎶 Creative Learning
Art, music, dramatic play, building, engineering, sensory exploration, movement, and open-ended creation.
Every Preschooler Is Different. Their Learning Should Be, Too.
A three-year-old beginning to recognize letters and a five-year-old already reading do not need the same instruction. At Recess, our small groups allow us to meet children where they are and help each child take their next meaningful step.
Children are supported at their individual level—whether they are building foundational skills or ready for greater academic challenge.
What Does a Preschool Day Look Like?
A Recess Preschool Day Might Include…
🌱 Small-group literacy or math
🌱 Morning meeting and storytelling
🌱 Science investigation
🌱 Outdoor exploration
🌱 Art or maker projects
🌱 Building and engineering
🌱 Nature journaling
🌱 Music and movement
🌱 Imaginative play
🌱 Social time
🌱 Wildlife observation
🌱 Gardening or cooking
🌱 Plenty of movement and outdoor play
No two Recess days look exactly alike—but every day is intentionally designed around learning, relationships, exploration, and childhood and a predictable rhythm.
Learning Through Real Experiences
Preschool Schedule Options
Choose the Schedule That Fits Your Family
⭐️ Part-Time Preschool
Monday/Wednesday • Tuesday/Thursday • Monday–Thursday
AM HALF DAYS | 2 or 4 days per week
⭐️ Full-Time Preschool
Monday–Friday
7:30 AM–5:00 PM
Waldport classroom + Newport outdoor learning
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Is Recess Preschool Right for Your Child?
Recess may be a great fit for children who…
⭐️ Love exploring and asking questions
⭐️ Learn best by doing
⭐️ Thrive with movement throughout their day
⭐️ Enjoy being outdoors
⭐️ Benefit from small groups
⭐️ Are ready for meaningful academic challenge
⭐️ Love creating, building, imagining, and experimenting
⭐️ Thrive when teachers really know them
What Recess Families Say
Ready to Learn More About Recess Preschool?
Schedule a Zoom to ask questions, learn about current openings, and see if Recess is the right fit for your child.
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