LEAP At Acton
Academy Amarillo
Where Independence Takes Flight!
Leap is designed to help 4-year-olds learn to think for themselves, solve problems with friends, and fall in love with learning through hands-on work and purposeful play.
This isn't your typical preschool experience—Leap introduces young minds to the foundational principles that make Acton Academy unique, setting the stage for a lifetime of curious, self-directed learning.
Your Gateway to Spark
Leap offers more than an exceptional early learning experience—it guarantees your child's place in our Spark program (Kindergarten and 1st grade). With Spark consistently at or near capacity and limited openings for new families, Leap provides the assurance that your child's Acton journey can continue seamlessly.
A Different Kind of Preschool
Leap focuses on building capable, independent thinkers.
Through Montessori-inspired activities and gentle introductions to learner-driven exploration, your child will discover that learning is something they can do—not something done to them.
Build Confidence & Independence
Many young children are capable of far more than they are allowed to try. At Acton Academy Amarillo, four-year-olds are trusted with real responsibility and guided to grow independent at their own pace.
The result is a child who speaks up, tries again, and believes in themselves.
Real Responsibility
Four-year-olds are trusted with age-appropriate responsibility. Leap learners learn how to clean up, care for their work, and help others.
This builds pride, independence, and confidence.
Joyful Love of Learning
Four-year-olds learn best when curiosity leads the way. In Leap, children learn through hands-on exploration, stories, movement, and play.
By protecting a child’s natural curiosity, learners build focus, resilience, and a genuine love of learning that lasts.
Social & Emotional Strength
Leap gives four-year-olds daily practice with sharing, listening, and working through conflict in a safe, supportive environment.
Kindergarten Readiness
Readiness is about more than academics. In Leap, four-year-olds build strong routines, learn to listen and speak clearly, practice emotional regulation, and develop early literacy and numeracy foundations.
Children are prepared for kindergarten, and beyond, without being pushed too fast or burning out early. The result is a confident learner ready to grow.
Multi-Age Mentorship
Our Leap Studio is supported by a wider community of older Acton learners. Through shared play, reading time, and gentle mentorship, younger children gain confidence while older learners practice leadership and service.
Introduction to Socratic Discussions
During circle time, children experience their first taste of the powerful questioning methods used throughout Acton.
They learn to think critically, express ideas, and listen to others.
Program Details
Tuesday , Wednesday, Thursday
8:30 AM - 2:30 PM
$475/month
Follows the Acton Academy Amarillo calendar
(August-May)
Must be fully potty-trained
+
turn 4 by December 31, 2026
Ready to learn more?
If you're looking for more than childcare and want your 4-year-old to begin developing the independence, curiosity, and confidence that will carry them through life, Leap might be the perfect fit for your family.
Fill out the Interest Form to learn more:
Our Leap Program has 6 remaining spots for the upcoming School Year.
Acton Academy Amarillo admits students of any race, color, national origin and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school; it does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
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