Pre-K and K4 Kindergarten Readiness in Kenosha, WI: The Bert Room

The Bert Room at Kiddie Kare A'Kademie is our Pre-K/K4 (Four-Year-Old Kindergarten) program for children who turn 4 by September 1. Located at 9244 39th Avenue in Kenosha, WI 53142, this program prepares your child for kindergarten at Kenosha-area elementary schools with a focus on whole-child development.

This is the year everything comes together. Your child will count to 100, write their first and last name, recognize and write all 26 letters, know letter sounds, perform basic addition and subtraction, and speak basic Spanish. They'll also develop the social confidence, responsibility, and self-discipline they need to thrive in a kindergarten classroom.

Pre-K 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. Breakfast and two snacks are included daily in our 100% nut-free center.

Kindergarten readiness isn't just about academics. At Kiddie Kare A'Kademie in Kenosha, we believe children need strong character to succeed in school and in life. Our Pre-K program weaves character development into every part of the day.

• Responsibility: Children care for their own belongings, help with classroom jobs, and follow through on tasks
• Honesty and integrity: Teachers model truthfulness and guide children through real situations
• Kindness and empathy: Children practice considering others' feelings and helping classmates
• Teamwork and cooperation: Group projects, games, and activities teach collaboration
• Respect and tolerance: Children learn to appreciate differences and treat everyone with dignity
• Self-discipline: Following classroom expectations, waiting patiently, and making good choices

K4 (Four-Year-Old Kindergarten) is Wisconsin's voluntary early education program for children who turn 4 by September 1. The Kenosha Unified School District (KUSD) offers 4K at various locations throughout Kenosha.

Many Kenosha families choose Kiddie Kare A'Kademie's Pre-K program instead of or in addition to KUSD 4K. Here's why:

• Smaller class sizes with more individual attention from teachers your child already knows
• Extended hours from 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM (no need for separate before and after care)
• A familiar center and daily routine, especially for children who started with us in the Zoe Room at age 3
• Breakfast and two snacks included daily at no extra charge
• A curriculum refined over 35 years that builds directly on what your child learned the year before

Yes. At the end of the Pre-K year, graduates receive a certificate of completion during a special ceremony. By this point, your child is truly ready for kindergarten with the academic skills, social confidence, and love of learning they need to succeed at Jeffrey Elementary and other Kenosha-area schools.

It's a proud moment for families and for our teaching staff, who have watched these children grow from toddlers into confident, capable students ready for the next chapter.

Most Pre-K students enter the Bert Room from our Zoe Room (3K preschool), where they've already learned letter recognition, counting to 31, and beginning handwriting. New families are also welcome to join at the Pre-K level.

After Pre-K, your child moves to kindergarten at their local school. We offer before and after school care in the Big Bird Room for school-age children, with bus service to Jeffrey Elementary. Many families continue with us for years after Pre-K graduation.

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