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Children ages 3 to 6 thrive in our Preschool, Pre-K, and Kindergarten programs, where every Early Childhood experience is thoughtfully tailored to spark curiosity, build confidence, and nurture critical thinking, social, and emotional skills.
Thrive in an accelerated and stimulating environment that builds higher order reasoning and strong academic foundations in reading, math, science, instructional technology, social studies, arts, and physical education.
Benefit from small class sizes with a 7:1 student-teacher ratio that allows for differentiated instruction and individualized attention, ensuring each child progresses at their own pace.
Develop critical thinking, social, emotional, and motor skills through dynamic activities and teamwork, guided by the Henderson Academic Compass.
Build confidence communicating in English, express ideas and emotions with clarity, and expand horizons by exploring Spanish, developing global awareness, and nurturing multilingual skills for a world of opportunities.
Learn through a STEAM approach that blends science, technology, engineering, arts, and math in hands-on experiences, ensuring children apply knowledge to real-life contexts.
Begin your journey into the arts through classes in music, rhythm, dance, drama, and drawing taught by specialists, developing creativity and aesthetic sense while building confidence.
Enjoy age-appropriate activities, playful moments with friends, and additional learning sessions in our morning Early Care and afternoon Skyhawks extended day options.
Grow in a caring and safe environment with dedicated learning areas that inspire creativity and love for learning, including bright classrooms, music rooms, art studios, a library, a garden, playgrounds, and sports fields.
Get a glimpse into your child's journey through regular meetings with teachers, weekly and monthly newsletters, parent-teacher conferences, and our student information system daily updated.
Embark on your journey in our Early Childhood program any time of the year. Our Admissions Team is always eager ready to accompany families through the application process.
In our Kindergarten in Henderson, children enjoy exciting opportunities to build strong literacy and logical reasoning skills through a Cognia-accredited curriculum, immersed in a stimulating environment where every child’s unique strengths are celebrated.
Discovering the world through words
Children spark curiosity and confidence as they explore language, phonics, and the basics of English every day. Students learn to read, write, and share stories, building vocabulary and a love for storytelling.
Every lesson is a chance to celebrate ideas, ask questions, and grow as creative communicators.
Developing logical reasoning
Children explore numbers, shapes, and patterns, solving problems and making sense of the world around them. They count, measure, and compare, building reasoning and confidence through exciting activities.
Every day, students discover how math connects to real life, setting the stage for future learning.
Building emotional intelligence
Students grow social-emotional skills that last a lifetime. They learn to show respect for others and classroom materials, follow rules, play cooperatively, and communicate clearly with friends and teachers. Every day, students build friendships, work well in groups, and respond positively to adult guidance.
Through Positive Behavior Support, students celebrate good choices, practice self-control, and take responsibility for their actions, all in a caring, supportive space where confidence and kindness shine.
Freeing the inner self
Children explore music, rhythm, dance, drama, and drawing, nurturing creativity and self-expression. Performance arts sessions invite them to coordinate movement with music, explore pantomime and creative play, and experiment with percussion and singing.
On-stage performances give children the chance to shine, building confidence and pride as they share their talents with the school community.
Exploring through experimentation
Children experiment, observe, and ask questions about the natural world, exploring cause and effect, the scientific method, and engineering design.
Students launch rockets, care for tortoises, and dive into outdoor projects, blending classroom learning with real-world discovery. Curiosity leads every lesson, inspiring them to think like scientists-in-the-making.
Learning a world language
Students kick off Spanish learning by speaking up and getting comfortable with new sounds. They listen, sing, and play games, using Spanish in daily routines and real conversations. Every song, story, and playful exchange helps students master pronunciation and grow in confidence. They celebrate every new word, every brave attempt, and every tradition they discover.
By learning out loud, students build the courage to speak up, connect with others, and enjoy the thrill of expressing themselves in a new language.
Ensuring wellbeing
Children enjoy engaging activities that develop both fine and gross motor skills. Students build coordination, balance, and confidence.
Classes emphasize teamwork, listening, and sportsmanship, helping children learn to share, follow directions, and support one another as they grow stronger together.
Growing digital competencies
Children create, explore, and solve problems approaching basic uses of iPads, robotics, and digital tools. They develop design thinking and simple coding, and collaborate in a safe, supportive environment, building creativity and computational thinking.
Every project is a chance to innovate, connect, and grow as tech-savvy learners from the start.
Exploring cultures and traditions
Children spark curiosity and build global awareness through hands-on activities that open a window into the world, making connections with schools around the world through virtual exchange experiences.
By e-meeting with peers, celebrating diverse cultures, and earning Citizenship Awards for positive behavior, students grow into confident, empathetic global citizens ready to thrive in a connected world.
Children at HIS experience a warm, welcoming experience. While timetables vary by grade level, this example shows how Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten, and Kindergarten students move through a lively schedule filled with learning and connection between lessons.
A warm and welcoming start for families who need earlier drop-off.
Morning playful sessions that spark curiosity and foster critical thinking through purposeful play.
Nutritious and relaxing mealtime in a comfortable setting.
Hands-on activities that apply classroom knowledge to real-life contexts.
Fun and skill-building activities to uncover passions and talents, accompanied by our team.
Children in Early Childhood take the first steps in a safe and caring environment where they can explore, learn, and improve in confidence, getting ready to succeed in their future pathways.
Enjoy personalized learning that continuously enhances knowledge, skills and understanding.
Gain essential life skills to thrive inside and outside the classroom.
Foster language skills and build confidence, taking the first step with Spanish language learning.
Try global skill-building programs and activities that develop critical thinking, teamwork and leadership.
Personalized support, small class sizes, and a dynamic curriculum empower students to reach their highest potential.
Regular face-to-face meetings with families, ongoing communication through weekly and monthly newsletters, and timely updates via our student information system ensure that every child’s progress is celebrated and supported.
Three parent-teacher conferences every school year foster strong partnerships, keeping families engaged and students motivated to excel.
At our independent Kindergarten in Henderson, children develop critical thinking, social and emotional skills, and higher-order reasoning, becoming confident, compassionate learners from the start. Through a curriculum tailored to each child’s unique needs, students build self-assurance and resilience while developing cognitive, creative, and physical abilities.
Daily activities spark curiosity and encourage meaningful social interactions, fostering respect, empathy, and teamwork. Positive behaviors are celebrated through Citizenship Awards, inspiring students to grow as thoughtful, capable individuals ready to thrive in school and beyond.
Through immersive comprehensible input, storytelling, songs, and games, children from Preschool to Kindergarten hear and use high-frequency vocabulary in real-life routines. Every lesson focuses on listening and speaking, helping students master pronunciation and connect with Spanish in a warm, supportive setting.
Cultural exposure is woven into daily activities, giving students a sense of belonging and excitement for new traditions.
Global awareness is woven into every aspect of our Early Childhood curriculum, from writing letters to schools around the globe to learning traditional dances, tasting new foods, and exploring diverse cultures. Children connect with peers from all over the world through experiences that change each year. In the past, they exchanged gifts with Indian peers, video-chatted kids in Mexico, and became pen pals with mates in England and Ireland.
In our Preschool and Pre-K in Henderson, children meet with campus visitors, including museum educators, performers, and storytellers, who bring the world directly to our classrooms, making every day an adventure in learning. From Kindergarten they start to explore their community through field trips, with recent examples including the theater or the local Children's Museum.
Included in tuition, Early Care opens its doors at 7:00am, offering children a safe and supportive environment before the official start of classes. Students arrive through the main entrance and are directed to their Early Care area, where staff members are ready to welcome them.
Parents or guardians complete a sign-in process each morning, and children are then personally accompanied to their classrooms at 7:50am, ensuring they feel comfortable and cared for from the moment they arrive.
We teach empathy, kindness, and confidence from the very beginning. This is a safe space, mistakes are okay, and that’s how learning happens.
Lizette Augustine, Early Childhood Director
At Henderson International School, flexible enrollment is available for Early Childhood programs throughout the academic year. Our Admissions Team is always ready to discuss your family’s needs and help you choose the best start date for your child’s learning journey.
Begin a journey of joyful discovery at Henderson International School through an accelerated curriculum that open doors to exciting opportunities worldwide.
