What is a Preschool?
As the name suggests, preschool is the earliest place of learning that U.S. children attend before graduating into a formal elementary school. This falls within the early childhood education scheme and is a level below the kindergarten schools. Children between the age of three and five are usually admitted to preschools, so that they get a fair idea of the actual school curriculum and get used the school hours. Till the age of three it is best for children to go to the kindergarten schools, where their motor skills are developed and they start recognizing the alphabets and some of the letters. In preschools the children are made to understand simple questions and are required to reply to that. Preschool should not be confused with day care centers. The sole aim of the preschools is to give the children an introduction to the world of learning and knowledge.
Things to Keep in Mind While Selecting a Good North Carolina Preschool:
If your child is almost three years old then you as parents should start preparing them to get admitted to preschools. The following is a list of some of the things that you must keep in mind while selecting a good preschool in Raleigh, NC:
- Before you go forward with any kind of preschool search, first browse the Internet about the preschools in the area of Raleigh, NC. You will get a list of all schools and you can then find details about each one by one. You can also check with family members or friends if they know about reputable school. This informal way of seeking information can always fetch you better information than the more formal ways.
- If it is possible get a list of the certified schools under some specific board or certifications and then start to find out about their credentials. You can check with the state office of education of the Raleigh, NC area and get a list of the government approved preschools. You are free to select private preschools too as they are in no way less than the public ones.
- Another time trusted method is to get refuge in the yellow pages advertisements to find out about the preschools that are the best in your area. Get the telephone numbers of these preschools and call them to find out about the various study plans and schemes that they have in action for your child. Ask them if you can visit them once, then go for the visit and find out the teacher student ratio in each batch and other such things relating to your child’s education.
- One of the main things that you must check in a preschool is the ratio of teachers to students. Ideally it should be 1:7 i.e. one teacher taking care of seven children. There is a possibility that schools which follow this principle will charge a higher fee than others.
It always helps to shortlist at least three-four preschools before taking admission in one. For more information about touring Wake Forest Montessori Preschool, give us a call at 919.827.1148.
