Learning Pathways Preschool and Kindergarten
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Kinder & Preschool at Learning Pathways

Give Your Child a Year’s Head Start.

Discover why San Jose parents choose Learning Pathways over public TK and Kindergarten. Small classes, advanced academics, and full-day care designed for your child to thrive.

Learning Pathways students in a kindergarten readiness classroom activity

Advanced Academics, Tailored to Your Child.

At Learning Pathways, your child isn’t just keeping up—they are stepping ahead. Our fully accredited kindergarten curriculum is aligned to meet or exceed California’s first-grade common core standards.

  • Public TK Level: Equivalent to our youngest preschool classrooms (Butterfly, Dragonfly, and Willow).
  • Public Kindergarten Level: Equivalent to our oldest preschool classrooms (Hummingbird, Sun, Star, and Mulberry).
  • Learning Pathways Kindergarten: Equivalent to Public 1st Grade standards.

See the Difference.

Feature Learning Pathways Public School (TK & K)
Class Size & Attention As low as 8:1 student-teacher ratio & not higher than 10:1. Students are divided into four small focus groups daily to tailor lessons. Ratios can reach up to 30:1.
Daily Schedule Full-day program offering extended care from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Short hours from 8:15 AM to 2:00 PM.
After-School Care Seamless care in a familiar environment. Requires moving to a large, separate building with older children. Monthly rates normally exceed $1,000.
Nutrition & Rest Two nutritious snacks served daily including fresh fruit -
TK Enrollment Age 4 years old 4 years old
Kindergarten Enrollment Age Enroll as early as 4 years, 8 months Must be 5 years old

A Day Full of Discovery.

We pair our advanced Literacy, Math, and STEM instruction with PATHS (Promoting Alternative Thinking Strategies), a highly successful curriculum proven to improve behavior and drive social-emotional development. Your child will also experience:

  • Specialized Enrichments: PFC (Pathways to Fitness and Coordination), directed Art, Spanish lessons, and Music and Movement.
  • Skilled Instruction: Hands-on science experiments with Mr. Wyatt and dedicated reading time with Mr. Todd.
Learning Pathways students enjoying discovery-based learning activities

What Your Child Will Master.

Blending phonemes, reading primary readers with understanding, and writing appropriately sequenced narratives. Many students graduate reading at a second or third-grade level.

Counting to 120, understanding 2-digit place values, measuring time/length, and developing logical reasoning through hands-on problem-solving.

Learning the properties of matter, observing weather and biology, and understanding what it means to be a good citizen.