Black Hills Early Learning Academy
Where Learning and Movement Grow Together
Formerly Tumbling Tots Preschool, Black Hills Early Learning Academy has been helping young children in our community learn and grow for more than 20 years.
Located inside Black Hills Gymnastics in Lacey, Washington, our Preschool and Pre-K programs combine early childhood learning with something that makes our program especially unique: every school day includes a 40-minute gymnastics class.
Our students have opportunities to learn, create, move, explore, build friendships, and develop the confidence and independence they'll carry into kindergarten and beyond.
Learning Through Exploration
Young children learn by doing. Our program provides opportunities to explore early academics, art, science, creativity, communication, and self-discovery in an engaging classroom environment.
Children practice important school-readiness skills while also learning how to listen, follow routines, communicate with teachers and classmates, work independently, and become part of a classroom community.
Movement Is Part of the School Day
At Black Hills Early Learning Academy, physical activity isn't an occasional extra—it's part of every day.
Students participate in a 40-minute gymnastics class each day they attend, giving them regular opportunities to develop strength, balance, coordination, body awareness, and confidence through movement.
For young children who naturally want to move, gymnastics provides another way to learn, challenge themselves, and experience the satisfaction of mastering something new.
Preschool and Pre-K
Preschool | Ages 3–4
Our Preschool program provides a welcoming introduction to the classroom environment, helping children build independence, communication skills, early academic foundations, and confidence while learning through hands-on activities and play.
Pre-K | Ages 4–5
Our Pre-K program builds upon those foundations with increased emphasis on the skills and independence children need as they prepare for kindergarten.
Students continue developing academically, socially, emotionally, and physically while becoming increasingly comfortable with classroom routines, following directions, communicating their needs, and working independently.
Growing Confident Kids
Our goal isn't simply to prepare children for their next classroom.
We want them to leave Black Hills Early Learning Academy excited to learn, confident in themselves, comfortable trying new things, and proud of what they can accomplish.
Learning. Movement. Confidence. Every day.
