First Circle’s kindergarten prep program is designed for older preschool learners, age 5 by January 1st, or for those children with summer birthdays who would technically make the kindergarten cutoff but might not be ready. Also known as transitional kindergarten, K-prep provides children with a solid foundation for the academic and social demands of elementary school. K-prep offers a more academically focused approach for those demonstrating readiness. With individualized support for each child’s learning needs, children graduating from the K-prep program can, based on age, go on to kindergarten or first grade.