TFLC Literacy Classes
Where Preschoolers Grow Into Confident, Curious Learners.
At The Friends Learning Center, literacy begins with curiosity, play, and discovery. In our intentionally small classes of just 4-5 children, preschoolers explore letters, sounds, and early writing through hands-on, playful learning designed just for them. Our sound-focused approach helps children move beyond recognizing letters to understanding how language works. Through games, movement, and meaningful activities, learners build strong foundations in phonological awareness, letter knowledge, and early writing skills closely linked to future reading success.
Our programs grow with each child, from gentle literacy introductions for our youngest learners to more advanced literacy and kindergarten-readiness classes that build confidence and lasting skills.
Classes Offered:
Literacy Enrichment Classes
Classes focus on first literacy introductions and fine motor based literacy.
Storybook Learners For 2 Years
Where Toddlers Begin Exploring The World Of Literacy
About the Class
This 90-minute caregiver-and-child class for ages 2–3 is the sweetest first step into the TFLC classroom experience. Littles enjoy the same structured, teacher-led group experience with their caregiver alongside them for added support. Favorite stories come to life through playful learning, movement, music, and hands-on activities.
Class Times
Runs weekly from September to May
Weekday Mornings
Little Learners For 3 Years
Where Playful Literacy Begins
About the Class
Our Little Learners enrichment classes invite three-year-olds to explore early literacy through playful discovery. Songs, games, letters, rhymes, and hands-on activities help children build the early skills that support a strong literacy foundation. Little Learners is designed to complement your child's preschool program, so we require children to also be enrolled in a local preschool. Child must be three by September 1, 2027 and potty trained.
Class Times
Runs weekly from September to May
Wednesday 9:30-11:30
Thursday 9:30 - 11:30
About the Class
Playful Learners is the perfect first step for curious two-year-olds! Each class begins with open play and engaging sensory centers that encourage exploration, creativity, and social connection. Early literacy skills are thoughtfully woven into these experiences, with letters made visible throughout the classroom to spark excitement and curiosity around “all things letters.”
Children strengthen fine motor and early movement skills as they explore hands-on materials, then come together for storytime and music—building phonological awareness through rhythm, rhyme, and sound play. With its joyful mix of sensory exploration, visible literacy, and playful learning, Playful Learners nurtures confidence, independence, and a love of learning that prepares children for our Little Learners and Preschool Learners programs.
Class Goals: Strong Fine Motor Focus, Sensory Activities, Playful Center Time, Storytime, Name Activities, Letter & Sound Activities, Phonological Awareness, Skills Build Upon Each Class, Individual Goals Per Student
Class Options
November- May
3 Years
Literacy Foundations Classes
Classes focus on building a solid literacy foundation through playful, hands-on learning.
Preschool Learners For 4 Years
Where Playful Learning Builds Foundational Literacy Skills.
About the Class
Our Preschool Learners classes help four-year-olds begin diving deeper into early literacy through playful, hands-on learning. Children explore the sounds behind letters while building phonological awareness, letter-sound connections, and early writing skills.
Through engaging literacy activities, children strengthen the foundations that support reading and writing. Preschool Learners is designed to complement your child's week, so we require children to also attend a preschool program or a homeschool drop-off activity.
Class Times
Runs weekly from September to May
Monday 9:30-11:30
Monday 12:30-2:30
Tuesday 9:30-11:30
Tuesday 12:30-2:30
Thursday 12:30-2:30
Pre-K Learners For 5 Years
Fostering Confident Literacy Learners With Late Birthdays.
About the Class
Our Pre-K Learners classes focus on strengthening the literacy skills that help children feel confident and prepared for kindergarten. Through engaging, hands-on activities, children deepen their understanding of letter sounds, phonological awareness, and early writing.
These intentionally small classes provide the time and repetition needed for children to practice and strengthen the foundational skills that support reading and writing success. Designed for preschoolers who may not meet the kindergarten age requirement or are taking an extra year of preschool. Pre-K Learners is designed to complement your child's week, so we require children to also attend a preschool program or a homeschool drop-off activity.
About the Class
Mini Learners is our playful, 90-minute afternoon literacy class—perfect for preschoolers who are ready for a little more after their morning preschool day. This class is a mini version of our full-year morning program, featuring a slightly more relaxed atmosphere to complement the afternoon energy of young learners.
Each class focuses on letter knowledge—recognizing letters, their names, and sounds—as well as phonological awareness, which is the essential skill of hearing and manipulating sounds in words. Research indicates that phonological awareness is the most significant predictor of future reading success. We explore these foundational literacy skills through interactive centers, movement-based games, songs, and hands-on activities, making learning both joyful and engaging.
Whether your child needs extra practice with letters or enjoys learning through play, Mini Learners is an excellent way to extend their preschool day with purpose.
Strong Letter Focus, Phonological Awareness, Pre-Writing Skills, Name Practice, Playful Center Time, Storytime, Letter & Sound Activities, Craft
Class Options
September-May
3 - 5 Years
More Questions? See our FAQs below...
Classroom Tours
Are you interested in learning more about our enrichment classes?
We are excited to invite prospective families to tour our center! Explore a vibrant environment where learning and fun go hand in hand. Discover our engaging classes designed for preschoolers that ignite their imagination and foster a love for learning.
Walking through our warm and inviting classrooms, you'll experience firsthand the joy and creativity that fills the air. You'll also have the excellent opportunity to meet our director, Mrs. Faust, who is eager to share insights and answer any questions you may have about our literacy enrichment classes. We can't wait to welcome you and show you all the fantastic things happening here!
Family Testimonials.
— Preschool Learners parent
“Our son went from refusing to hold a pencil or crayon correctly to being able to write and say his full alphabet, loves drawing elaborate pictures, and is even starting to write and sound out short words! He is now more than prepared to start kindergarten, but most importantly, he felt cared for and supported at TFLC and loved attending every week. We couldn’t be happier with our experience!”
— Little Learners parent
“We chose to send our youngest to TFLC because we felt he needed a little extra support with developing fine motor skills and letter recognition prior to entering kindergarten. We immediately loved the warm, welcoming environment at TFLC, the small class sizes and individualized attention, and the creative ways Mrs. Faust engages children in learning that feels like play.”
Tuition & Payments.
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Early Registration Pricing
Early pricing runs December 15 – March 1. Late registration pricing begins March 1, and prices increase for late enrollees.
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Flexible Payment Options
Pay in full, or choose our monthly plan of 10 equal payments, August through May. Payments begin August 1st.
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Deposit Holds Your Spot
A one-month deposit is due at registration and goes toward your August tuition. It is non-refundable if you cancel.
Hear From Our Families
"Thank you so much for everything. We can't thank you enough! She is having such a great time! But even more importantly, she has been so curious about putting letters together and figuring out words."
CLASS OF 2026
Preschool
Learners
"Just had her preschool conference, and her teachers reported that she knows almost all her letters and sounds. She can even help the other students in her class and is beginning to stretch out words, too! You have given her the confidence she needs for kindergarten."
CLASS OF 2004-2026
Preschool
Learners
"Thank you so much for making learning so fun. She just loves TFLC because of you. She's very interested in learning to read. We practice every night, and she tries to sound out the words."
CLASS OF 2026
Pre-K
Learners
Thank you so much. He has learned so much from your class; you have such an amazing program. He really has come so far in his interest in letters.
CLASS OF 2004-2026
Little
Learners
"We had the best experience with Mrs. Faust and The Friends Learning Center. My son’s favorite day of the week was the day he attended TFLC. He learned so much and was very confident and prepared when he began Kindergarten. The small class size gave him the attention he needed to succeed."
CLASS OF 2023
Preschool
Learners
"My child loves coming to your classes and asks every morning if he has class with you. He is learning so much, too!"
CLASS OF 2024
Little
Learners
"Mrs. Faust is so patient and caring with my son. She went above and beyond to help him learn and make him feel special. He learned more in a day than several days at another preschool."
CLASS OF 2024
Pre-K
Learners
"My child loves their time at TFLC. You created a warm environment this past year, which led to so much growth. We can't wait to be back with you this fall."
CLASS OF 2024
Little
Learners
"Thank you for being a wonderful teacher for our daughter. She loved coming to your class and learned so much from you. We really enjoyed having her in your class this year!"
CLASS OF 2024
Little
Learners
"What a wonderful experience you have provided our son. He thrived with your warm guidance this year. He loves TFLC and is excited to be returning this fall."
CLASS OF 2025
Little
Learners
"My child loves the structure and routine of your classes. He has thrived this year, and we couldn't be happier. We will miss you next year!"
CLASS OF 2023
Pre-K
Learners
FAQs
Over the years, we have thoughtfully refined our class sizes and found that keeping classes to just four to five students creates the ideal learning environment. Most classes have four students, while some Preschool and Pre-K classes may have up to five.
Our intentionally small class sizes allow us to provide individualized instruction, build meaningful relationships with each child, and respond to their unique learning needs. With fewer distractions and more opportunities for participation, children receive the support and encouragement they need to build strong literacy foundations and prepare for kindergarten with confidence.
This personalized approach is one of the many things families love about The Friends Learning Center.Each class meets once a week for two hours. Storybook Learners meets for 90 minutes. We understand the importance of flexibility in your child's learning journey. Most families choose to enroll their preschoolers in one class per week in addition to attending their local preschool. Just one weekly class will provide a strong literacy foundation before entering kindergarten.
Yes. Because TFLC is an enrichment program, we require Little Learners to also be enrolled in a local preschool. Preschool Learners and Pre-K Learners must also attend a preschool program or a homeschool drop-off activity. No paperwork is needed.
Tours are optional but always welcome. Email Hello@thefriendslearningcenter.com to schedule one, and your child is welcome to come along!
A one-month tuition deposit is due at registration to secure your child's spot. It is applied to your August payment and is non-refundable if you cancel.
Storybook Learners is a caregiver-and-child class, so a caregiver stays and joins in the fun. Little Learners, Preschool Learners, and Pre-K Learners are drop-off classes.
Yes. Children in our drop-off classes (Little Learners, Preschool Learners, and Pre-K Learners) must be fully potty trained. Storybook Learners attend with a caregiver, so potty training is not required.
The Friends Learning Center is an early literacy enrichment center, not a traditional preschool. Our program is designed to complement your child's preschool or homeschool experience by providing focused, research-based literacy instruction in a fun, developmentally appropriate environment.
Because we are an enrichment center rather than a preschool, our classes have a different purpose. While preschools provide a broad early childhood curriculum that nurtures all areas of development, every class at TFLC is intentionally designed to build the foundational literacy skills that research has shown are the strongest predictors of future reading success. This specialized approach allows children to receive focused literacy instruction while continuing to enjoy all of the social, emotional, and developmental benefits their preschool provides.
Our intentionally small class sizes allow us to provide individualized materials, meaningful one-to-one support, and instruction tailored to each child's needs. Through hands-on learning, movement, purposeful repetition, and play-based experiences, children build letter knowledge, phonological awareness, fine motor skills, and early writing skills in a way that is both engaging and meaningful.