Philosophy for Children
The heart of our model: students reflect, ask questions and build critical, ethical and creative thinking.
Preschool · Ages 3 to 6
Identity, self-confidence and curiosity for every new thing they learn
Preschool at Colegio Encinos gives your child a warm setting that builds identity, self-confidence, belonging and curiosity about everything new. Our approach looks at each child as a whole.
- Age3 to 6 years
- Grades1st, 2nd and 3rd
- EnglishEvery day
- RoboticsFrom 1st grade
- AccreditationSEP-accredited
A whole-child approach
Built on respect and empathy toward themselves and others, our approach encourages creativity and the right development of every skill, in a safe and stimulating environment.
We teach the official learning areas of Mexico's national curriculum and enrich them with what sets Encinos apart: Philosophy for Children, daily English and technology from the very first grade.
Thinking out loud
In Philosophy for Children sessions the group sits in a circle, listens to a story and asks its own questions. The teacher doesn't hand over the answer: she helps children give reasons, listen to a classmate and change their mind when they find a better argument.
It's a way of learning you notice outside the classroom too: children who ask «why?» on purpose, and who know how to wait their turn to speak.
English every day
Childhood is the ideal time to learn English. With our interactive program and a class every day, your children will be better prepared for what comes next.
In preschool, English is learned the way Spanish was: by listening, singing, playing and speaking, long before reading and writing it.
Technology with a purpose
Robotics starts in the first grade of preschool with blocks, sequences and simple challenges. In third grade coding joins in: putting instructions in order so something happens. It isn't about screens — it's about logical thinking, patience and teamwork.
En preschool
What we work on
English every day
An interactive program with a daily class, so the language becomes a natural part of the day.
Coding and robotics
From the first grade of preschool: sequences, patterns and building challenges that prepare logical thinking.
Dance and art
Rhythm, movement, hands-on techniques and appreciation: workshops that bring out creative talent.
Physical education
Coordination, balance, games with rules and healthy habits, outdoors.
Core learning areas
Language and communication, mathematical thinking, exploring the world, artistic expression, health, and personal and social development.
Grade by grade
Which grade your child enters
1st grade of preschool · ages 3 to 4
Settling into school, oral language, routines, playing with others and the first robotics challenges with blocks.
2nd grade of preschool · ages 4 to 5
Pre-writing, counting with hands-on material, short projects, philosophical dialogue and more hours of English.
3rd grade of preschool · ages 5 to 6
Early reading and writing, mathematical thinking, coding and getting ready for elementary school.
A typical day
A day in the classroom
- ArrivalA greeting, backpacks away and a moment to talk about how we're arriving today.
- Circle timeAttendance, the calendar and the question of the day.
- EnglishAn English class every day: songs, vocabulary, games and conversation.
- Table workLanguage, mathematical thinking or exploring the world with hands-on material.
- Snack and playgroundHabits, getting along and free play.
- WorkshopRobotics, dance, art or physical education, depending on the day.
- ClosingA recap of what we learned, and goodbyes.
The order is a guide: each group follows the rhythm of the day. Drop-off and pick-up times for the 2026 – 2027 school year are confirmed when you request information.
Before you enroll
Questions about preschool
Which grade does my child enter?
The grade is set by the age reached on December 31 of the year the school year begins: 3 for 1st, 4 for 2nd and 5 for 3rd grade of preschool. If you're unsure, tell us their date of birth.
How many hours of English do they have?
In preschool there's an English class every day, with an interactive program.
Do you issue an official certificate?
Yes. Colegio Encinos is accredited by Mexico's Ministry of Education (SEP), and students receive their official certificate at the end of 3rd grade of preschool.
From which grade do they take robotics?
From the first grade of preschool. Coding is added in third grade.
Come visit Colegio Encinos
Book a visit, walk through the classrooms and the playground, and ask anything you need. Enrollment open for 2026 – 2027.