The Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten programs continue to develop the child's positive self-image, develop concentration and persistence skills, and foster cooperation and respect for others and the environment while engaging the child in the basics of academic skills. The activities in the classroom are child directed, non-competitive, and self-correcting. Each session has a beginning, middle, and end, and helps to develop the child's sense of order and improve the child's attention span.

Children are taught to respect and accept other children in the classroom. When you visit the classroom, you will notice the many multi-sensorial items that challenge each child within the room. These items have specific locations and when a child finishes an activity, he or she returns the item to its appropriate place.

Brookeside began offering a full-day Kindergarten program in 2003. Children use Montessori materials along with phonics and thematic based materials to strengthen academics in a non-competitive and nurturing environment. Because of the full-day program, children have more time to concentrate on their work with fewer transitions. The morning schedule features reading, handwriting, and math through individual guided discovery, paired work, and whole group circle time. Most specials (art, music, Spanish and computers) are also conducted during the morning hours. An hour is allotted for lunch and recess. The afternoon is filled with science and social studies enrichment. The goal for Kindergarten students is to achieve personal and academic growth while continuing to cultivate a love of learning.