Circle time, creative play, song, movement, outdoor activities, and art are all parts of our program, during which students learn and experience joy and wonder. Our teachers set clear expectations, demonstrate abundant grace, and understand the significant transition that takes place as our youngest students begin their journey of learning.
Children are grouped by age in each classroom; all students stay in the same classroom with the same teachers throughout the school year.
Three-Year-Old Program: Students must be three years old by October 1 of the enrolled school year and fully potty trained by the first day of school. Program options include two days a week (T/TH), three days a week (M/W/F), or five days a week (M-F).
Four-Year-Old Program: Students must be four years old by October 1 of the enrolled school year and fully potty trained by the first day of school. Program options include two days a week (T/TH) or three days a week (M/W/F).
Junior Kindergarten Program: Students must be four years old by October 1 of the enrolled school year and fully potty trained by the first day of school. Program options include four days a week (M-TH) or five days a week (M-F). Children may repeat Junior Kindergarten.
- Our preschool program follows the classical Christian education provided by Memoria Press curriculum in our 3’s, 4’s and our Junior Kindergarten classrooms. Each age focuses on what is true, good and beautiful all while engaging children in developmentally appropriate activities.
- Over the course of the school year, our preschool children will learn Bible stories, nursery rhymes, letters (both upper and lower case), numbers, shapes, colors, Fruit of the Spirit character traits and much more.
- Our main focus is to show the children just how loved they truly are from a biblical perspective.
- Our early childhood education program is laying the foundation for a continued education path for biblical, academic, social and emotional growth.
Example Preschool Classroom Schedule
- 8:15 - 8:30 am Arrival and Morning Work
- 8:30 - 8:55 am Outside Time
- 8:55 - 9:05 am Restroom and Wash Hands
- 9:05 - 9:25 am Bible Story and Snack
- 9:25 - 10:00 am Circle Time (sing, pray, say pledge, calendar, etc.)
- 10:00 - 10:50 am Centers
- 10:50 - 11:00 am Catechisms
- 11:00 -11:25 pm Outside time
- 11:25 - 11:40 am Restroom, Wash Hands, Pack up
- 11:40 - 12:00 pm Lunch
- 12:00 -12:20 pm Music and Science
- 12:20 - 12:30 pm Dismissal
*Enrichment Schedule
- 12:30 - 12:40 pm Enrichment set up and mat set up
- 12:40 - 1:10 pm Quiet Rest Time (Classical music)
- 1:10 - 1:20 pm Clean up mats/quiet time materials/wash hands
- 1:20 - 1:35 pm Snack & Bible story review
- 1:35 - 1:45 pm Throw away trash and wash hands (gently wake sleeping children)
- 1:45 - 1:55 pm Bible songs and Bible Story
- 1:55 - 2:15 pm Enrichment Activity
- 2:15 - 2:25 pm Coloring activity or 2 bucket play
- 2:25 - 2:25 pm pack up/line up
- 2:25 pm line up and move outside (take backpacks to dismiss from outside)
- 2:45 - 3:00 pm Dismissal
Students who enroll in our afternoon Enrichment program are in for an adventure! Through scripture, literature, and song, students will explore the wonders of the world around them. Students will also explore God's creation in the open space around the school in search of animal and plant life, learning through a biblical lens that He is creator of all nature and science.
Drop-in Enrichment: 12:30-3:00 pm daily; $50 per day
- Children must attend the morning session to stay for afternoon enrichment.
- Drop-in Enrichment is available when student-teacher ratios allow.
- Parents must submit requests for Drop-in Enrichment in writing at least 24-hours in advance.
- Drop-in Enrichment fees ($50 per day) will be charged through FACTS. Arma Dei Academy will accept no other form of payment.
We are pleased to offer the following:
- A program that follows the academic calendar year, beginning the Tuesday after Labor Day and ending during the third week of May
- Morning Preschool, 8:30am - 12:30pm
- Afternoon Enrichment, 12:30pm - 3:00pm
- Passionate, experienced teachers with Colorado Early Childhood certification
- CPR and First Aid certified staff
- Loving Christian environment
- Typically 8 students per 1 teacher
- Spacious classrooms with natural light
- Enhanced security
- Large enclosed playground
- Snack and lunch (provided by parents)
- Child-sized bathrooms & sinks in every classroom
- School-approved uniform to used to enhance the atmosphere of learning, minimize ambiguities, and foster a spirit of camaraderie.
- Download the 2025/2026 Uniform Guide
Contact:
Mrs. Brittany Conklin - Preschool Director
bconklin@armadeiacademy.com
(303) 346-4523
341 E. Wildcat Reserve Parkway, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126
Please click here to download the Arma Dei Academy Preschool Parent-Student Handbook.
Please be aware that a monetary donation to Arma Dei Academy’s Preschool may qualify you for a significant income tax credit from the state of Colorado. Qualifying donations can be made through the link (HERE) when you select “Preschool” for the dropdown question “Where would you like this donation to go?”
For more information on this tax credit or to discuss any other giving-related questions, please contact Michael Butler, Director of Institutional Advancement, at mbutler@armadeiacademy.com
