PROGRAMS DESIGNED FOR GROWTH, DISCOVERY & SUCCESS

From early learning to before & after school care, our nurturing programs support every stage of your child's journey.

CURRICULUM OVERVIEW

TEXAS PRE-K ALIGNED

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Aligned to all 8 TEA developmental domains. Every activity maps to a specific standard - inspector-ready from day one.

STEM ENRICHMENT

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Daily structured STEM blocks — science experiments, engineering challenges, coding, and math exploration.

SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING

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Emotion coaching, self-regulation tools, conflict resolution, and empathy building woven through every day.

BILINGUAL EN/ES

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English and Spanish immersed authentically across all domains — stories, math, science, songs, conversation.

AGES 18 MONTHS – 3 YEARS

SEEDLINGS PROGRAM

At 18 months, your child isn't ready for a classroom. They're ready for wonder. The Seedlings program is built around the most important thing at this age: feeling safe enough to explore. Every interaction, every material, every routine is intentionally designed to build the emotional foundation all future learning depends upon.

  • Secure caregiver attachment — every child has a primary educator who knows them deeply

  • Bilingual songs, fingerplays, and read-alouds in English and Spanish everyday

  • Sensory exploration — water, sand, texture, sound, movement, and discovery play

  • Early literacy and language development through conversation and rich environments

  • Fine and gross motor skill development through intentional play and daily outdoor time

  • Music, movement, and creative expression woven through every single day

  • Social-emotional growth — learning to express feelings, take turns, and connect with others

  • Nature discovery — outdoor time twice daily minimum, all seasons

AGES 3 – 5 YEARS — PRE-K & KINDERGARTEN READINESS

SPROUTS PROGRAM

Our Pre-K program is the heart of Golden Root Academy — fully aligned to the Texas Prekindergarten Guidelines and designed to ensure every child arrives at kindergarten confident, curious, and completely ready to shine. At this age, children are ready to do big things. We give them the space, the tools, and the encouragement to do exactly that.

  • Literacy mastery — alphabet in English and Spanish, phonics, sight words, and early writing

  • Mathematical thinking — counting, patterns, measurement, shapes, and number sense to 20

  • Scientific inquiry — weekly experiments with hypothesis, observation, and recording

  • Social-emotional learning — emotion coaching, self-regulation, empathy, and friendship skills

  • STEM enrichment — engineering challenges, technology exploration, and math games daily

  • Bilingual fluency — authentic English and Spanish immersion across every subject

  • Creative arts — process art daily, music and movement, drama, and cultural expression

  • Kindergarten readiness — school visits, portfolio celebration, and family transition support

AGES 6 – 12 YEARS — AFTER SCHOOL CARE

ROOTS PROGRAM

By 3 o'clock, children are mentally tired, physically restless, and carrying the weight of a full school day. We don't pile on more academics. We provide the soft landing they need — homework support, enrichment, movement, creativity, and genuine human connection — then deliberately build the life skills and character strengths that carry them far.

  • Homework help for all subjects — structured, supported, and supervised every day

  • STEM enrichment — coding, robotics, engineering challenges, and math games

  • Reading and writing support — fluency, comprehension, and creative writing options

  • Leadership and character — goal-setting, peer mentoring, community service projects

  • Physical wellness — team sports, yoga, outdoor play, and mindfulness activities

  • Creative enrichment — cooking, cultural projects, music, and visual arts weekly

  • School pick-up from nearby campuses — ask about availability for your school

  • Summer camp and school holiday programming — themed and always age-appropriate

COMPASSIONATE SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS — AND THE FAMILIES WHO LOVE THEM

INCLUSIVE LEARNING & RESPITE CARE

We built Golden Root for every family — including the ones who have been told there is nowhere for their child. Our respite program exists because families of children with complex needs deserve more than a waiting list and a shrug. Every child who walks through our doors — regardless of ability, background, or circumstance — is treated with the same dignity, warmth, and intention as every other child in our care. We don't just accommodate. We celebrate.

  • Individualized support plans developed with each family before the first session

  • Sensory-friendly environments — calm corners, reduced stimulation zones, fidget tools available

  • Visual schedules, social stories, and first-then boards for children who need predictability

  • Staff trained in trauma-informed care, positive behavior support, and de-escalation

  • Detailed communication log shared with every family after every single session

  • Active collaboration with OT, PT, speech therapists, and behavioral specialists

  • Flexible scheduling around each child's best times — not ours. Weekdays and weekends available

  • All children participate in the same rich curriculum, thoughtfully adapted for individual needs

YOU ARE NOT A DROP-OFF. YOU ARE A PARTNER.

Daily reports, monthly progress updates, parent workshops, open-door policy, and a family communication app. Because when home and school speak the same language, children thrive.

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