3K Preschool for 3-Year-Olds in Kenosha, WI: The Zoe Room

Half-day preschool from 8:30 to 11:30 AM with full-day care available. Letters A-Z, counting to 31, handwriting, and Spanish.

What is the 3K preschool program at Kiddie Kare A'Kademie in Kenosha?

The Zoe Room at Kiddie Kare A'Kademie is our 3K (Three-Year-Old Kindergarten) preschool program for children turning 3 during the enrollment year. Located at 9244 39th Avenue in Kenosha, WI 53142, this program builds a strong academic and social foundation that prepares your child for Pre-K and kindergarten.

3K instruction runs from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM. For working families in Kenosha and Pleasant Prairie, before and after care is available from 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Your child gets the benefit of structured preschool and full-day care in one place, with no separate drop-offs or pickups.

Three-year-olds in the Zoe Room learn letter recognition A through Z, counting to 31 and backward from 20, beginning handwriting with proper pencil grip, basic addition and subtraction concepts, Spanish numbers 1-10, and much more. Our curriculum has been refined over 35 years at Kiddie Kare A'Kademie.

What will my 3-year-old learn in the Zoe Room?

Academic Skills

  • Letter recognition A through Z
  • Beginning letter sounds and phonics
  • Beginning writing and name tracing
  • Counting to 31 and backward from 20
  • Number recognition 1 through 20
  • Colors and shapes (including 3D shapes)
  • Spanish numbers 1 through 10
  • Basic addition and subtraction concepts
  • Following multi-step directions
  • Sorting and categorizing by multiple attributes

Fine Motor Skills

  • Proper pencil grip development
  • Scissor skills with guided cutting projects
  • Eye-hand coordination activities
  • Beginning handwriting (tracing and copying)
  • Lacing, threading, and bead work
  • Detailed art projects with multiple steps

Social and Emotional Growth

  • Manners and showing respect
  • Teamwork and cooperation skills
  • Parachute games, yoga, and dance
  • Building self-confidence through presentations
  • Conflict resolution with teacher guidance
  • Responsibility for personal belongings

What is 3K in Wisconsin, and how does Kiddie Kare A'Kademie's program compare?

3K (Three-Year-Old Kindergarten) is a voluntary early childhood education program available in Wisconsin. The Kenosha Unified School District (KUSD) offers public 3K at some locations, but many Kenosha families choose private 3K programs for specific reasons.

At Kiddie Kare A'Kademie, our 3K program offers advantages that public 3K doesn't:

  • Extended hours: Before care starting at 6:00 AM and after care until 5:30 PM, so working parents don't need a second childcare arrangement
  • Smaller class sizes: Your child gets more individual attention from teachers
  • Familiar environment: If your child started in our Elmo Room at age 2, the transition to 3K is seamless
  • Continuity: The same center, the same trusted teachers, and a curriculum that builds on what your child already knows
  • Meals included: Breakfast and snacks at no extra charge in our 100% nut-free Kenosha center

What does a typical 3K day look like at Kiddie Kare A'Kademie?

6:00 AMBefore care begins, free play
7:30 AMBreakfast served (included in tuition)
8:30 AM3K class begins: circle time, calendar, weather, and counting
9:00 AMLetter and number lessons, worksheets, writing practice
9:30 AMMorning snack
9:45 AMArt, music, or Spanish lesson
10:15 AMOutdoor play or gym time
10:45 AMLearning centers and guided activities
11:15 AMStory time and review
11:30 AMHalf-day pickup or transition to extended care
11:30 AMLunch for full-day children (parent-provided, nut-free)
12:00 PMNap or quiet rest time
2:30 PMWake up, afternoon snack
3:00 PMFree play, games, outdoor time
5:30 PMCenter closes

What comes before and after 3K at Kiddie Kare A'Kademie?

Many children enter the Zoe Room from our Elmo Room (two-year-old program), where they've already learned counting to 10, colors, shapes, and name recognition. Children new to Kiddie Kare A'Kademie are also welcome in 3K.

After 3K, your child moves to the Bert Room (Pre-K/K4 program), our kindergarten readiness class. Pre-K graduates at Kiddie Kare A'Kademie count to 100, write their name, recognize all 26 letters and sounds, and perform basic addition and subtraction. They enter kindergarten at Kenosha-area schools like Jeffrey Elementary and other KUSD schools confident and prepared.

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