Preschool · Pre-K

Where the journey begins.

Play-based days in a warm, faith-filled room, where little ones take their first steps in learning and in Islam.

Preschool students drawing together at a low table in their classroom
Overview

Preschool at MAYA is gentle and unhurried. Children learn through play, song, and story, building early literacy and numeracy while there is still plenty of time to simply be little.

It is also where a child's relationship with Islam begins, through short Quran, daily du'a, and the warmth of teachers who treat every child like their own.

What students learn

Big learning, small steps.

The throughline
Quran and Islamic values, from the very start

Even at this age, faith is part of the day: simple Quran, du'a, and the gentle rhythms of an Islamic classroom.

Early literacy
Letters, sounds, and a love of stories.
Early numeracy
Counting, shapes, and patterns through play.
Social and emotional growth
Sharing, kindness, and confidence.
Arabic
First words and sounds of the language of the Quran.
A day in the life

A typical day.

Predictable, gentle, and full of small joys.

Morning

Arrival, circle time, du'a, and a Quran moment together.

Learning play

Literacy and numeracy through centers, stories, and song.

Rest and snack

Quiet time, snack, and a chance to recharge.

Afternoon

Outdoor play, art, and free exploration before pickup.

Small hands working together on a hands-on classroom activity

Come meet our preschool teachers.

The best way to know if it is right is to see the room and feel the warmth.