Kinder Prep & Kindergarten
The Whitefield experience provides a strong academic foundation in a low screen classroom with caring teachers who cultivate character and inspire your child to love learning!
Katy - Kinder Prep Parent
Margi - Kinder Parent
Program Requirements
Our programs are full-day Monday through Friday. Children must be age 4 for Kinder Prep or age 5 for Kindergarten on or before July 31st. Students are assessed for school readiness during Round-Up or by an individual evaluation using the BRIGANCE readiness assessment.
Now Enrolling for the 2025-26 school year!
We look forward to meeting your family and helping you determine if Whitefield Academy is the right fit for your child. Although many of our grades are full or nearing capacity, we do still have space available in Kinder Prep & Kindergarten!
Strong Classical Academic Foundation
Our Christ-centered classical curriculum gives children an essential foundation in phonics, literacy, mathematics, and cursive handwriting. You'll be amazed what they can learn and feel confident they are prepared for the grades ahead.
Caring Teachers
Our teachers create a joyful environment where students feel known and cared for. We care about academics, but also social, spiritual, and emotional growth. Your children will have a routine, understand what is expected of them while still having room to move, have fun, and be a kid!
Screen-Free, Hands-On Learning
Children who learn without screens are happier and develop longer attention spans. Your children will be surrounded by books, art, music, and movement that inspires them to love learning and explore the world around them. Occasionally students enjoy a movie, however students do not spend hours in front of tablets. At Whitefield learning is hands-on!
Ample Recess & Movement
Active kids do better in school. Your children will go on field trips, play outside two or three times each day and have regular PE classes. When it snows, they won't sit inside watching movies, they'll be out building snowmen and making memories!
Cultivating Christ-Like Character
Who children become and how they interact with others is as important as what they know. Our programs have just enough classmates to grow socially without feeling overwhelmed. Whitefield teachers will care for your child as an individual, fostering Christ-like character with understanding and grace.
Is my child ready for Kindergarten? Download our free readiness checklist!
Readiness Checklist
Students memorize Bible verses and learn 7 Virtues
Connecting classroom learning with experiential learning is a priority at Whitefield. Our students take frequent field trips around Kansas City to places such as museums, nature centers, theater performances, the pumpkin patch and much more.
We go outside! Lower school students go outside 2-3 times each day. On snow days students bring snow gear to enjoy the winter fun!
The brain and body are interconnected. Learn why the classical approach values education through movement.
Literature that inspires imagination and develops a love of reading. Our library is a thoughtfully curated collection of high quality literature organized using the Lexile system corresponding to student reading levels.
Beauty that awakens wonder and fosters creative expression through sculpture, painting, drawing, printmaking, and art history.
Singing that lifts the soul with songs of deep theology, rich history, and musical beauty.