Our Curriculum

Learning Built for Every Little Mind

Above & Beyond Preschool · Royal Palm Beach, FL

At Above & Beyond Preschool in Royal Palm Beach, FL, we use the Frog Street Curriculum – a nationally recognized, research-based early learning program for infants through VPK. Gold Seal certified and APPLE accredited, every lesson is intentional and every child is prepared for kindergarten and beyond.

The Foundation

What Is the Frog Street Curriculum?

Frog Street is a comprehensive, research-based early childhood curriculum used in programs across the country. It was built around one core belief: that children learn best through intentional, play-based experiences that connect language, movement, creativity, and social-emotional growth.

At Above & Beyond, we chose Frog Street because it meets children exactly where they are, from six weeks through VPK, and gives our teachers a proven roadmap for helping every child reach their full potential.

Research-Based & Proven

Backed by the latest brain development science and aligned to Florida Early Learning Standards

Intentional Every Day

Daily lesson plans with clear objectives - so every activity has a purpose, not just a time-filler

Family Connected

Bilingual family letters and at-home activities keep parents part of their child's learning journey

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Age-Specific Programs - Six weeks Through VPK

Infant (6 Weeks – 12 Months)

Toddler (12 – 24 Months)

Two's (24 – 36 Months)

Preschool 3's (36 – 48 Months)

Pre-K 4's (4 Years)

VPK (Ages 4 – 5)

Our Programs

Child Care Programs for Every Stage of Childhood

Every child learns and grows at their own pace. That is why Above & Beyond Preschool offers age appropriate child care Royal Palm Beach families can depend on for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, VPK students, school-age children, and summer campers all guided by the Frog Street Curriculum from day one.

Qualifying families may receive up to 85% of tuition paid through the Florida Early Learning Coalition. Ask us how! 

AGE 6 WEEKS – 12 MONTHS

Infant Program

Responsive caregiving, sensory exploration, early language, and secure attachment through consistent routines and loving interaction.

AGE 12 – 24 MONTHS

Toddler Program

Movement, vocabulary explosion, parallel play, and independence-building through structured routines and joyful exploration.

AGE 24 – 36 MONTHS

Two's Program

Language explosion, early math, pretend play, emotional vocabulary, and foundational social skills through Frog Street’s Toddler curriculum.

AGE 3

Preschool · 3 Years

Phonological awareness, letter recognition, number sense, pencil control, STEM inquiry, and cooperative play VPK-track preparation.

AGE 4

Pre-K 4's Program

All 26 letter sounds, writing name, early decoding, addition concepts, comprehension strategies, and kindergarten-readiness behaviors.

AGES 4 – 5

VPK Program

Florida VPK-aligned instruction: phonics, sight words, writing sentences, math foundations, and full kindergarten readiness state-paid 3 hours.

What We Teach

Six Core Areas of Development

Frog Street integrates all six developmental domains into every single school day — not in isolation, but woven together so learning feels natural and joyful.

Language & Literacy

Phonological awareness, vocabulary, read-alouds, writing, and emergent reading skills built daily through songs, stories, and structured practice.

Early Math

Number sense, counting, patterns, shapes, sorting, and early addition through hands-on manipulatives, games, and math journaling.

Social-Emotional Learning

Emotional vocabulary, self-regulation, conflict resolution, and friendship skills using Conscious Discipline integrated into every interaction.

Science & STEM

Observation, questioning, predicting, and experimenting children learn the scientific method through inquiry-based exploration from day one.

Music & Movement

Songs, fingerplays, rhythm, dance, and movement activities that wire phonological awareness and gross motor development simultaneously.

Creative Arts

Painting, drawing, crafting, dramatic play, and storytelling that build fine motor skills, self-expression, and a lifelong love of learning.

Why Families Choose Us

Why Royal Palm Beach Families Choose Above & Beyond Preschool

There are a lot of child care options in Royal Palm Beach. Families choose Above & Beyond and stay for years, then enroll their second child, then their third because what happens here is genuinely different. Not just in what we teach, but in how we show up for every child and every family, every single day for over 25 years.

25 Years of Proven Care

A trusted local preschool serving Royal Palm Beach families for more than two decades. Our reputation is built one child and one family at a time.

Royal Palm Beach's Largest Facility

 At 27,408 square feet with a 2,000 sq ft covered outdoor area, our children have the space to learn, move, explore, and grow in every kind of weather.

Gold Seal & APPLE Accredited

Two of Florida’s highest marks in early childhood education earned because our families deserve nothing less than the absolute best.

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Small Groups & Personal Attention

Intentionally sized classrooms and dedicated teachers mean every child is seen, known, supported, and celebrated every single day.

Up to 85% Tuition Covered

Qualifying families may have up to 85% of tuition covered through the Florida Early Learning Coalition. We have helped many Above & Beyond families get approved.

Frog Street Infant Through VPK

The only program in Royal Palm Beach where the Frog Street Curriculum guides learning from the infant room all the way through VPK – building skills year after year.

Programs from 6 Weeks to Age 11

Infant care, toddler programs, preschool, VPK, after school care, and summer camp – everything your child needs, all in one trusted place.

Daily Family Communication

Parents receive daily updates on meals, naps, mood, and milestones. You are never left wondering how your child’s day went.

FAQ

Questions About Curriculum

What curriculum does Above & Beyond Preschool use?

We use the Frog Street Curriculum a nationally recognized, research-based early learning program designed for children from six weeks through VPK. Every lesson is intentional, developmentally appropriate, and aligned to Florida Early Learning Standards.

Frog Street was built around how children actually learn — through play, movement, language, and connection. It gives our teachers a proven daily roadmap while remaining flexible enough to meet every child exactly where they are. It is the gold standard in early childhood education, and our children’s outcomes reflect that.

Yes. Frog Street has age-specific programs for every stage — Infant, Toddler, Two’s, Preschool 3’s, Pre-K 4’s, and VPK. Skills build continuously from one program to the next, so children who grow up at Above & Beyond carry a compounding educational advantage all the way through kindergarten.

Yes. Our curriculum is fully aligned to Florida’s Early Learning and Development Standards across all age groups, including the state-mandated VPK standards for four and five year olds.

Play is the curriculum. Frog Street integrates language, math, science, social-emotional learning, music, and creative arts through intentional, play-based experiences. Every activity has a clear developmental purpose children are never just filling time.

Yes – our assessment-driven small groups mean advanced children get appropriately challenging instruction, not just more of the same. We differentiate upward as readily as we differentiate for support. No child should ever feel bored or held back in our Pre-K 4 classroom.

Every school day at Above & Beyond addresses Language & Literacy, Early Math, Social-Emotional Learning, Science & STEM, Music & Movement, and Creative Arts woven together naturally rather than taught in isolation.

Every stage of childhood is a building block and the foundation you choose matters. At Above & Beyond, we take your child's development seriously from day one, with a research-based curriculum that grows with them from the infant room all the way through VPK. Your child deserves a program that plans every lesson with purpose and that is exactly what we do.

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Come see why families across Royal Palm Beach, Wellington, and Loxahatchee trust Above & Beyond with the most consequential year before kindergarten. Registration fee completely waived when you enroll today.