Kindergarten Readiness With Hands-On STEM
Pre-K 4 helps children prepare for kindergarten academically, socially and emotionally through active learning, teamwork and age-appropriate STEM experiences.
Helping Children Feel Ready for the Next Step
The final year before kindergarten is an important time for confidence and skill-building. Kids Castle combines early academics with practical classroom routines, collaborative learning and hands-on discovery so children can approach kindergarten feeling capable and excited to learn.
- Focused preparation for the routines and skills children will use in kindergarten.
- Daily circle time and Experience Early Learning curriculum strengthen early academics, communication and kindergarten readiness.
- Early literacy, math and problem-solving are woven into active classroom learning.
- STEM activities introduce science, technology, engineering and math through age-appropriate experiments and projects.
- Teamwork, curiosity and confidence help children see themselves as capable learners.
Connected, Convenient Child Care
Families receive updates through Procare, Kids Castle uses controlled building access, and CCDF vouchers are accepted for eligible families. Kids Castle participates in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), providing nutritious, balanced breakfast, lunch and snacks that follow CACFP meal-pattern guidelines.
Kids Castle Learning Center
10812 Coldwater Rd., Suite 600
Fort Wayne, IN 46845
What Children Experience
Each classroom blends caring relationships, age-appropriate learning and plenty of opportunities to practice new skills.
Kindergarten Readiness
Children practice the routines, independence and learning behaviors that support a strong transition to school.
Early Academics
Literacy, math and problem-solving are built into engaging classroom experiences.
Hands-On STEM
Age-appropriate experiments and projects encourage curiosity, observation and creative problem-solving.
What the Day Can Include
Daily schedules vary by age and classroom, but the rhythm is designed to balance learning, play, care routines and connection.
Literacy & Writing
Children work with letters, sounds, stories, early writing and language activities that strengthen communication.
Math & Problem-Solving
Counting, patterns, sorting, comparing and hands-on math experiences build early number sense.
STEM Discovery
Simple experiments and building challenges introduce observation, prediction, engineering and cause-and-effect thinking.
Circle Time & Kindergarten Habits
Daily circle time and Experience Early Learning activities reinforce independence, classroom routines, teamwork, listening and completing age-appropriate tasks.
More Than Academics: Confidence for Kindergarten
Kindergarten readiness is about more than knowing letters and numbers. Children also need confidence, independence, curiosity and the ability to work with others. Our Pre-K 4 program combines early academics with social-emotional development, classroom routines and hands-on STEM so children can enter kindergarten ready to participate and learn.
Families Stay Connected
Procare helps parents stay informed about the day, and our team welcomes questions about routines, milestones, classroom experiences and current availability.
Schedule a TourMore Than a Daycare — A Place to Belong
Kids Castle has served families for decades by combining dependable child care with warm relationships, learning through play and a genuine sense of community. We want children to feel known, valued and excited to come through the door each day.
See the Program in Person
Schedule a tour, meet the team and ask about current availability for your child.