One of the best ways to find a preschool for your child is to ask people you know about their child’s experience. Talk to your colleagues, friends, and family whose kids attend preschool and find out what they know. This would be a good start to creating a shortlist of private preschools in your area to check out. Here are three things to consider to help you determine the best preschool for your child.
1. Schedule
After searching and getting a list of private preschools in the area, you will want to ask them to share their daily schedules with you. Try to get an idea of what a day is like in the lives of their preschoolers. How long do their classes last, and what are the class schedules like? Do they have outdoor play time and scheduled naps? Are there any special art programs? According to Dropout Prevention, students who participate in arts programs, both in school and after school, display improved academic performance and reduced dropout rates. Therefore, a preschool that allows students to express themselves creatively may be one to highly consider.
2. Environment
Contact the school’s principal or director and schedule a visit. If you have a shortlist of private preschools for your child, it would be a good idea to visit all of them to establish a few things. The idea is to confirm that the school follows the philosophies on its website. You’ll also want to determine whether you’re comfortable with the environment your child will be in. Ideally, visit on your own first and then with another adult so you can remain objective.
3. Distance
It’s very important to consider distance when it comes to selecting private preschools in the area for your kid. If your child attends several classes per week, think about the logistics. Who will take them and pick them up, and at what times? Selecting a preschool that’s a long distance from where you live means more gas and more time consumed. You’ll need to work out these expenses and determine if that’s something you can pursue.
By now, you have probably shortlisted a few suitable private preschools in the area for your child. Don’t forget to take your child along so they also see the preschools you have in mind. It’s important to find out if your child is comfortable in the preschool you are considering. Get in touch with Conchita Espinosa Academy today to learn more about how we curate a positive environment for our preschoolers!
