2-3 Years

Kristin Pankau

My name is Miss Kristin and I teach the 2/3’s playgroup classes. I have been teaching at Loveland Preschool since 2008. I am a native of Colorado. I grew up in Littleton and Lakewood. I have lived in Loveland since 2003. I attended the University of Northern Colorado and graduated with a Bachelors degree in Social Sciences and Elementary Education. I am married and I have two sons, Jamie and Josh, who are both alumni of Loveland Preschool. I enjoy watching my two sons play lacrosse, basketball and soccer.


Akelah Jara

My name is Miss Akelah!  I have been working with children and studying behavioral sciences for the last 4 years while continuing my education to obtain my goal of being a school social worker.  I have two young children of my own, Bexlii who attends Loveland Preschool and my oldest is Maddox.  I am engaged to my fiance Christopher.  I enjoy being outdoors and traveling.  Born and raised in Colorado!





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The 2/3’s class is all about making new friends. We focus on learning how to share, take turns and keep ourselves and our friends safe. We introduce basic preschool skills such as listening during circle time, lining up and cleaning up our toys. We also introduce colors, shapes and counting. We believe that play is the highest form of learning and for this reason, all of the skills mentioned above are taught using a play based curriculum. Our 2’s and 3’s room is a warm, nurturing environment.  With enrollment capped at 10 students, you can be sure that there are enough adults to keep students safe and help them when help is needed.




Students must be age 2 by August 21 but not 3 by October 2nd.  Potty training is not a requirement for this class unlike the other classes we offer.  There is a bathroom built into the 2’s and 3’s room, so that children can be comfortable and have easy access to a restroom when it’s needed.


Classroom Facilities


The 2’s and 3’s classroom is set up for an easy transition to the next level of learning.  The space available provides room for kids to play and learn together.  The large sink is a great place to help clean up spills and messes so that kids can continue having a great time together.  Finally, a kid-sized bathroom is available to those children that are potty trained and to assist in potty training for those that are not yet potty trained.