FAQ
Choosing a preschool
A simple guide to what matters most when you tour a program, ours or anyone else's.
What should I look for in a preschool?
When you visit any program, pay attention to three things: the teachers, the classroom and the daily program.
The teachers
- Friendly and smiles easily with the children
- Joins in age-appropriate activities
- Understands typical preschool behavior
- Calm and patient when guiding behavior
- Helps children resolve conflicts
- Lets children make choices through the day
- Uses clear, consistent rules and explains them
- Builds language through conversation
- Builds confidence with encouragement
- Reads to children every day
The classroom
- Child-sized furniture
- Age-appropriate materials that are visible, organized and within reach
- Projects displayed at children's eye level
- A comfortable noise level
- Toys and materials that reflect many cultures and genders
The program
- Planned activities across physical, social, emotional and intellectual development
- A posted daily schedule that flexes to children's needs
- Clear policies shared with parents
- Parents hear about their child's day
- Parent input is valued
Visit our preschool
Call to schedule a tour: 615.370.4296