Choosing A High-Quality Reputable PreschoolA new study by the Rand Corporation finds that a majority of California's children are in preschools that fall short on key measures that are important for preparing kids for kindergarten. To find a high-quality preschool in your community, focus your search in three areas:
People
Program
Place.
Here are a few of the things you should look for:
- What kind of training and education do the teachers have?
- Are the teachers and kids engaged in conversation?
- Can teachers tell you not only what they are doing, but why?
- Does the program use a curriculum to guide training?
- Does the program welcome and involve families?
- Does the space have separate learning centers (reading art dramatic play writing) and a well-equipped playground?
Source
preschoolcalifornia.org
For preschools in your area, call the California Child Care Resource & Referral Network at
1.800.543.7793 or visit rrnetwork.org
