My son is going to starting Pre-K in the Fall and I was wondering if anyone has had an experience with this center. Their website seemed impressive and we're going to check it out in a few days, but I'd like to know if there's anything I should look out for/ ask about. Experiences? Suggestions? Any help would be much appreciated!
2007-03-09 05:43:50 · 2 answers · asked by ERICA B 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Preschool
I've heard that kindercare's vpk program is good. (I'm on the East Coast). My friend is a nurse for the local health dept and reviews all of the schools. I believe kindercare (being corporate) would have the same vpk curriculum in all locations in Florida. My son is in the 3's classroom.
2007-03-10 12:54:47 · answer #1 · answered by William's Mum 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't have any experience with La Petite... but I do work for a preschool similar to it.
Things to ask/think about
Teacher to student ratio?
Teacher qualifications?
Does the teacher write the lessons or do they follow a lesson guide that was given to them?
Does the facility provide play areas? Inside? Outside? How often do children have recess/play time?
Do the teacher's give daily reports on what the child has done that day?
Maybe ask to observe the Pre-K class for a few minutes (10-15mins) to get a sense of the interaction among the teachers and students.
Do they allow lunches that needed to be heated? (can you send a "heat up" in your child's lunch or is it all "cold food")
Do any music programs exist? (Biased because I'm a Music Ed major)
Do they have a "nap time"?
That's all I can think of for now... good luck with your search!!
2007-03-09 13:05:36 · answer #2 · answered by j_mo83 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋