In Pre-Kindergarten, children get ready to enter a more formal educational environment, whether that will be ACA’s Kindergarten or other Kindergarten programs. As their cognitive skills continue to develop, the foundations of their self-esteem, perception of the world, and moral outlook are established as well. During this year, the children learn the basics of phonics, counting, and story writing, and investigate the world around them through creative play. They also learn loyalty, truthfulness, negotiating skills, and how to express feelings in words.