Our Approach
Our curriculum is inspired by the natural world and built on a child-centered approach. Learning experiences are designed to support each child’s growth through hands-on, meaningful activities.
We integrate language, science, math, and creative expression into real-world learning, encouraging children to explore, ask questions, and make connections.
We provide a nurturing and engaging environment where every child feels supported, valued, and inspired to grow.
What Children Learn
Mathematics
Counting, number recognition, shapes, patterns, sorting, and early problem-solving skills through hands-on exploration.
Art & Creative Expression
Music, movement, and art are integrated daily to support creativity, self-expression, and fine motor development.
Social Studies
Understanding self, their families, and the world around them, building an understanding of different cultures and communities.
Science & Nature
Children engage in hands-on experiments and explore concepts such as weather, plants, animals, and environmental changes, encouraging curiosity and observation.
Language & Communication
Storytelling, music, dramatic play, and early literacy development, including exposure to multiple languages through engaging experiences.
Whole-Child Development
We support each child’s cognitive, social-emotional, language, and physical growth, helping them build confidence, independence, and a strong foundation for lifelong learning.
Age Groups
This stage focuses on nurturing care and sensory exploration, supporting early development through responsive interactions and guided play. Infants are introduced to sounds, movement, and visual stimulation while building trust, communication, and foundational motor skills.
Children begin exploring the world through play and routine. At this stage, they develop language, social awareness, and independence through hands-on activities, music, and interactive experiences that encourage curiosity.
Focus is placed on growing independence, language development, and early learning concepts. Children are introduced to numbers, letters, and problem-solving through structured and play-based activities while building confidence and social skills.
This class provides additional time for children who are not yet ready to move up. Emphasis is placed on strengthening routines, independence, and social development, with continued support for potty training in a structured and supportive environment.
Children engage in more structured learning experiences across language, math, science, and creative expression. Activities are designed to build communication, critical thinking, and collaboration while encouraging independence and curiosity.
At this stage, learning focuses on strengthening early literacy, math, and problem-solving skills. Children participate in structured lessons and interactive experiences that build confidence, responsibility, and readiness for kindergarten.
This program supports children who are not yet age-eligible for kindergarten. It provides additional time to strengthen academic skills, social development, and classroom readiness, helping children transition with confidence.
Students build strong foundations in reading, writing, math, and science while developing critical thinking and independence. Learning is reinforced through hands-on experiences that prepare them for continued success in elementary school.
Supportive Learning Environment
We provide a nurturing and structured environment that promotes positive behavior, strong relationships, and individualized support. Our teaching approach focuses on guidance, encouragement, and helping children develop important life skills such as communication, empathy, and self-regulation.
“At Shenker Academy, we build strong foundations while encouraging curiosity and growth, helping children become confident and independent learners ready for what’s next.”
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Get In Touch
Location: 9001 Hillpointe Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89134
Telephone: (702) 255-5437
Email: execadmin@shenkeracademy.com
School Hours: M-F: 7am – 6pm
Non-Discrimination Policy
Shenker Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, or any other protected status in the administration of its educational programs, admissions, or school activities. We are committed to creating an inclusive, respectful, and welcoming environment for all children and families.
General Info
Head of School: Ginger Liess
Age/Grade Levels: Infants – Kindergarten
Our Approach
Our curriculum is inspired by the natural world and built on a child-centered approach. Learning experiences are designed to support each child’s growth through hands-on, meaningful activities.
We integrate language, science, math, and creative expression into real-world learning, encouraging children to explore, ask questions, and make connections.
We provide a nurturing and engaging environment where every child feels supported, valued, and inspired to grow.
What Children Learn
Mathematics
Counting, number recognition, shapes, patterns, sorting, and early problem-solving skills through hands-on exploration.
Language & Communication
Storytelling, music, dramatic play, and early literacy development, including exposure to multiple languages through engaging experiences.
Science & Nature
Children engage in hands-on experiments and explore concepts such as weather, plants, animals, and environmental changes, encouraging curiosity and observation.
Social Studies
Understanding self, their families, and the world around them, building an understanding of different cultures and communities.
Art & Creative Expression
Music, movement, and art are integrated daily to support creativity, self-expression, and fine motor development.
Whole-Child Development
We support each child’s cognitive, social-emotional, language, and physical growth, helping them build confidence, independence, and a strong foundation for lifelong learning.
Age Groups
Infants (6 weeks – 12 months)
Focus on sensory exploration, early communication, and building secure relationships through nurturing care and guided play.
1-Year-Olds (12 – 24 months)
Children begin developing language, early social skills, and independence through hands-on exploration and daily routines.
2-Year-Olds (24 – 36 months)
Focus on language growth, early learning concepts, and social development as children begin expressing themselves and engaging with peers.
Transitional Toddlers
Designed for children who are not yet ready to move into the next age group, this class provides additional support with independence and routines, including potty training, while building confidence at their own pace.
3-Year-Olds
Children expand early academic skills through hands-on learning, developing communication, problem-solving, and social interaction.
Pre-Kindergarten (4 – 5 years)
Prepares children for kindergarten through early literacy, math, and structured learning experiences that build confidence and independence.
Transitional Kindergarten
This program supports children who are not yet age-eligible for kindergarten, giving them additional time to strengthen academic skills, social development, and classroom readiness.
Kindergarten (5 – 6 years)
Students build strong foundations in reading, writing, math, and critical thinking while developing independence and confidence for future learning.
Supportive Learning Environment
We provide a nurturing and structured environment that promotes positive behavior, strong relationships, and individualized support. Our teaching approach focuses on guidance, encouragement, and helping children develop important life skills such as communication, empathy, and self-regulation.
“At Shenker Academy, we build strong foundations while encouraging curiosity and growth, helping children become confident and independent learners ready for what’s next.”
Students
School Programs
Faculty
Years Established
Get In Touch
Location:
9001 Hillpointe Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89134
Telephone:
(702) 255-5437
Email:
execadmin@shenkeracademy.com
School Hours:
M-F: 7am – 6pm
Non-Discrimination Policy
Shenker Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, or any other protected status in the administration of its educational programs, admissions, or school activities. We are committed to creating an inclusive, respectful, and welcoming environment for all children and families.