Early Preschool in Mountain House

Tembo Tots Entry Level Preschool: Built for Children Starting at 2

Starting preschool is a big step, and the Tembo Tots Entry Level Preschool program at Safari Kid of Mountain House is designed to make that step feel natural. For children starting at 2 years old, this program bridges the familiar comfort of home with the structured warmth of a school setting, giving little ones a place they can trust from day one.

Our nature-inspired learning center draws on Montessori and Reggio Emilia philosophies and is led by educators who understand what 2-year-olds need most: consistency, encouragement, and room to explore. As a global leader in early childhood education serving families from infancy through elementary school, we bring that depth of experience to every family counting on us for early preschool in Mountain House.

Five Developmental Domains at the Heart of Tembo Tots

Every activity in the Tembo Tots Entry Level Preschool program connects to one of five whole-child developmental domains. This structure means each day builds toward something measurable, not just memorable.

Cognitive Development

Cognitive Development activities give children hands-on ways to explore numbers, patterns, and cause-and-effect relationships. Open-ended play and artistic experiences fuel curiosity and imagination, letting children discover how things work at their own pace.

Language & Literacy Development

Language and Literacy Development weaves storytelling, phonics, and language games into daily routines so early reading and writing skills grow naturally. Children are also introduced to basic words in a foreign language and simple sign language, expanding how they communicate and connecting them to the wider world.

Physical Development

Fine motor work matters more than most parents expect at this age. Drawing, painting, and manipulating small objects build hand muscles and hand-eye coordination that children can rely on for years. Indoor and outdoor active play, along with simple yoga stretches, develop strength, flexibility, and body awareness in ways that feel like fun rather than exercise.

Social & Emotional Development

Our early preschool Mountain House environment gives children space to practice cooperative play, turn-taking, and sharing alongside peers. Children also learn to name their emotions, understand what triggers big feelings, and find healthy ways to express and manage them. These skills shape how children relate to others long after they leave our classroom.

Health & Care Development

Health and Care Development introduces age-appropriate mindfulness and breathing techniques to help children steady themselves when fear or anxiety surface. Guided conversations about emotions and practice with simple conflict resolution build problem-solving habits children can carry into every relationship.