The whole-child approach

We develop the whole child: head, heart, and hands.

Real kindergarten readiness isn't a stack of flashcards. It's confidence, curiosity, kindness, and the joy of figuring things out. Here's how Shiloh Arms nurtures all of it.

Children exploring, play-based learning

Warm relationships and intentional learning, every day.

At Shiloh Arms, our educators build genuine connections with every child — because kids learn best when they feel safe, seen, and truly cared for.

Our approach blends warm daily routines with purposeful activities that build the language, math, social, and creative skills children need to arrive in kindergarten confident and ready.

Every child, fully supported.

Social & emotional

Naming feelings, resolving conflict, and building the secure relationships that make learning possible.

Cognitive & language

Rich conversation, stories, early math and literacy woven into play, never drilled.

Physical & motor

Climbing, drawing, pouring, dancing: big and small muscles, every single day.

Creative & expressive

Open-ended art, music, and dramatic play that say: your ideas matter.

Rhythms that feel like home.

Predictable routines help little ones feel safe, with plenty of room to follow the day where it leads.

7:30
Arrival & free play

Soft welcomes and gentle starts.

9:00
Morning circle

Songs, stories, and the day's plan.

9:30
Learning centers

Child-led exploration across the room.

11:00
Outdoor adventure

Garden, sandpit, and big-body play.

12:00
Lunch & rest

Fresh meals, then quiet and naps.

3:00
Projects & pickup

Art, music, and happy goodbyes.

The Shiloh Arms difference.

 Typical centerShiloh Arms
Group sizesLarge roomsSmall, intimate groups
CurriculumWorksheet-drivenPlay-based & emergent
Outdoor timeOccasionalDaily, in all seasons
Parent updatesEnd-of-day noteReal-time photos & notes
MealsPre-packagedFreshly prepared on-site

See our approach in action.

Visit during a busy morning and see how Shiloh Arms helps every Sacramento child grow with confidence.