Country Knolls Preschool & Universal Pre-Kindergarten

Country Knolls Preschool & Universal Pre-Kindergarten offers a 3's Classroom and Universal Pre-K. Children in the 3-year-old program use Zoo Phonics and PAF Handwriting, and they have music twice a week and Zumba once a week. The program schedule also includes free play, show & tell, circle time, puppet and talent shows, guest speakers, and holiday celebrations, with 30 minutes of outdoor playtime when weather permits.

Programs

• 3's Classroom / 3's Class — 3 year old program · Focuses on social, emotional, physical, cognitive and language development; includes Zoo Phonics, PAF Handwriting, music twice a week, and Zumba once a week.
• Universal Pre-K / UPK — Universal pre-K · Full learning environment with science, math, language arts and literature.

At a glance

• Ages: 3–4 years old
• General schedule: Children enjoy music twice a week and Zumba once a week. Weather permitting there is a 30 minute outdoor playtime. Part of the day includes free play, show & tell, circle time, puppet and talent shows, guest speakers, and holiday celebrations.

About the provider

Susan Harney is the Executive Director & Founder of Country Knolls Preschool and is also listed as Director on the contact page. She graduated from Marist College with a Bachelor of Science Degree and paralegal certificate, and she returned to college in 2010 to obtain a degree in early childhood education and credentials necessary to be a preschool director. Ms. Meagan Schaefer has a Bachelors in Psychology and a Master in Early Childhood Education and Special Education from Mercy College, and Ms. Emily Fufaro and Ms. Kait Prine are listed as UPK teachers.

The program allows children to choose their own experiences and enjoy free play. Weather permitting there is a 30 minute outdoor playtime.

Last updated August 27, 2026.