Welcome to the Academy!
The Shenker Academy is a nationally accredited, private preschool serving the community since 1997. We offer flexible, half day and full day individualized, educational programs for children 12 months of age through Pre-kindergarten. We also offer a full day kindergarten program that is licensed through the Clark County School District.
Our Staff
Our teachers are experienced, trained, and certified early childhood professionals. Our teachers and assistants have or are obtaining a CDA, and/or an AA or BS degree in the Early Childhood Field or a related field. The Shenker Academy only hires teachers and assistants who are passionate about the early childhood education field and serious about their career.
Learn MoreNationally Accredited
After years of hard work and dedication, The Shenker Academy achieved school accreditation in December 2011. The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is recognized as having the highest standards in early childhood care and education.
Learn MoreOur Mission
The Shenker Academy focuses on the multiple intelligences to understand and enhance each child’s individual learning process. We provide age appropriate, stimulating, and multi-sensory experiences, which promotes children’s social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development. Our goal is for children to develop individual creativity, independent thinking, and higher levels of problem solving.
Learn MoreOver the past 8 years, the Shenker Academy has been the most wonderful learning environment for both of our children. It is a small, caring community where teachers have made personal connections with our children, and have encouraged our children to explore and learn about the world around them. As an Elementary School Principal here in Las Vegas, I deeply value the educational philosophy, professionalism of the staff, and the positive learning environment that the Shenker Academy has to offer. I truly believe that the Shenker Academy is one of the best kept secrets in Summerlin!
Kimberly R. Hammond, Ed. D.
Principal, William and Mary Scherkenbach Elementary School
I brought my daughter, Sophie, to Shenker Academy at 16 months. After one week, I could see how she was growing not just through the educational plan but also socially. When she entered elementary school, the teachers could not believe where she was academically and how well-behaved she was. Shenker Academy is not a day care. It is a program that prepares your toddler for school without taking away the fun of being a child. When I had my second child, Brooklyn, it was a no-brainer. She was going to attend Shenker. It's wonderful to see your child thrive and look forward to going to school in the morning! I recommend Shenker to all of my friends.
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