Where Play Meets Purpose: Our Curriculum Philosophy

Designed to nurture the whole child — academically, socially, emotionally, and creatively — in a warm, inclusive, and play-based environment. At the end of each day, our goal is simple:
A confident, curious child who feels seen, supported, and ready to thrive.

Not just in Kindergarten, but in life.

Our Curriculum Philosophy

At LaunchKids Academy, we believe learning happens best through play, connection, and purpose. Our curriculum is built to prepare young children, especially neurodiverse learners, for Kindergarten and life, by nurturing the whole child: academically, socially, emotionally, and creatively.

We recognize that all children thrive in environments that celebrate their individuality while gently guiding them toward confidence, independence, and social fluency.

Our Approach: Play-Based. Neurodiverse-Inclusive. Purpose-Driven.

Our 36-week curriculum is:

  • Play-based: Hands-on, joyful learning instead of worksheets

  • Developmentally appropriate: Aligned with Pre-K to Kindergarten readiness standards

  • Neurodiverse-inclusive: Supports all learning styles and sensory needs

  • Structured yet flexible: Predictable rhythms without rigidity

  • Family-centered: Weekly updates keep families in the loop and empowered

What We Teach

The 7 Key Developmental Domains We Focus On

What Sets Up Apart

Our Daily Rhythm

  • Ease-in activities

  • Connection & circle time

  • Discovery stations

  • Outdoor and group play

  • Creative maker’s lab

  • Social-emotional coaching

  • *Kindergarten prep time

  • Playful enrichment blocks

  • Reflection & wind-down

* Children participate in just 30 minutes of “mock classroom time” per day to gently build confidence in sitting with peers, following directions, and practicing pre-academic skills without overwhelming their natural need to move and explore.

Rooted in Real Experience: The Social Pathway Curriculum

Social development is at the heart of everything we do at LaunchKids Academy, and it’s supported by a curriculum developed by our founder, a Registered Behavior Technician and father of three.

The Social Pathway Curriculum was created through years of hands-on experience leading social groups and summer programs for neurodiverse children. It’s structured, play-based, and built around the real-life challenges and goals children face as they build confidence, connection, and communication.

At LaunchKids, we integrate core elements of The Social Pathway Curriculum into our weekly structure to strengthen:

  • Peer interaction and social communication

  • Emotional understanding and regulation

  • Cooperative play and group participation

  • Flexibility, perspective-taking, and confidence in social settings

These aren’t just classroom lessons. They’re life skills. And we teach them with intention, creativity, and joy.

This Is the Start You've Been Searching For.

You want more than just a school. You want a place where your child is seen, celebrated, and supported every single day. That’s what we’ve built at LaunchKids Academy. If our values feel like home, it’s because this place was made for families like yours.

Let’s take the next step—together.