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Reading + writing
Children become readers and confident speakers: fluency, vocabulary, presenting ideas out loud, and even the elements of cursive writing.
Private kindergarten
READY TO THINK. READY TO ASK. READY TO GROW.
Kindergarten at Starbright is a launchpad. Core Knowledge content and the Singapore Math approach meet warm classroom discussion, creative movement, stage time, and individual teacher support.
- Campuses
- San Jose Campus + Campbell Campus
- Progress
- Semester reports
- School hours
- 7:30 AM–6:00 PM
He left kindergarten reading at a 2nd grade level. When he tested for his new school they were blown away by his math and reading skills. This place is a gem.
A broad academic foundation
More than a checklist for first grade.
The goal is not simply to cover subjects. It is to help children connect ideas, explain their thinking, work through challenge, and enter first grade eager and prepared to keep learning.
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Mathematics
Math that makes sense: the Singapore approach turns number sense into mental math, patterns, measurement, and real problem solving.
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Science + nature
Simple experiments introduce scientific inquiry, and children meet real scientists, from Marie Curie to Jane Goodall.
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History + geography
Stories, maps, cultures, national holidays, and historical figures help children connect place, time, and community.
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Civics + community
Children learn what it means to belong to a community, practice citizenship and responsibility, and vote on real classroom questions.
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Arts + music
Visual arts build skill and confidence, and students learn longer songs and dances during daily music with live accompaniment.
He was reading at level 4 towards the end of kindergarten even before turning 6.
Teaching that notices the individual
Progress is observed, supported, and shared.
Teachers track each child’s development throughout the year and provide individual help where a skill needs more practice.
Detailed semester progress reports give families a clear view of how their child is doing across subjects and learning categories.
The curriculum is rigorous, but it's delivered with love, and the children get the individual attention they need.
A classroom culture for confident learners
Listen. Ask. Try again.
Every day brings new topics to discuss in a warm, supportive classroom. Children practice listening carefully, asking questions, taking initiative, and staying with a task when it becomes more complex.
Those habits matter well beyond kindergarten. Starbright graduates enter first grade prepared and confident, and they are readily accepted at the next schools their families choose.
A common piece of feedback we've received is that the Starbright kids come in well ahead academically and socially.
Our experience with our second daughter's kindergarten at Starbright was far superior to our first daughter's public school kindergarten, and the main reasons were academic.
A full day that works for families
One campus. One schedule. Everything included.
Kindergarten runs on real family hours: 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM, with four meals from the campus kitchen included. There is no midday pickup, no aftercare patchwork, and no shuttling between programs.
Optional enrichment happens right on campus: dance, gymnastics, LEGO engineering, musical theater, soccer, and more. One drop-off and one pickup cover your child's whole day.
They juggle the schedules and work wonders; all you do is sign up. All is under one roof, within the 8-6 time frame and worry free. Isn't that amazing?
Stage time is part of the year
Every kindergartner takes the stage.
Every class prepares real performances at the Starbright Theater, with costumes, music, and an audience of proud families. Students practice speaking clearly, remembering their parts, and supporting the rest of the cast.
Stage time is not about making performers. It is about a five-year-old discovering they can stand in the lights, say their line, and be celebrated for it. That confidence follows them into every classroom they enter next.
Seeing two dozen children ages 4-5 perform flawlessly at the yearly concert was a mesmerizing experience.
Questions parents ask
Answers before you visit.
Which campuses offer kindergarten?
Both. Kindergarten runs at our San Jose Campus and Campbell Campus, and both were recently redesigned top to bottom, with bright, calm classrooms where everything has its place.
What are the hours, and are meals included?
Kindergarten is a full-day program, Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Four meals from the onsite kitchen and chef are included: a fresh breakfast, a hot lunch, and two snacks.
How will I know how my child is progressing?
Teachers track each child individually and give extra help where a skill needs practice. Families receive detailed written semester reports covering every subject, and teachers are always ready to talk.
Do kindergartners really perform on stage?
Yes. Every class prepares real performances at the Starbright Theater, and students practice presenting ideas and speaking to a group all year long.
What comes after Starbright kindergarten?
Graduates enter first grade prepared and confident, at Starbright Elementary on Campbell Campus or at the school your family chooses. Starbright graduates are readily accepted at the next schools they apply to.
We're still in touch with his kindergarten teacher, who coaches [our son] … to this day.