Is Summer Camp Worth the Money?
June 25, 2024
There are so many preschools available to young parents. How do you choose from so many? What should you look for?
We understand how important this decision is, so we thought we would give you some important characteristics found in all outstanding preschools.
Let’s get started.
First, a great reputation.
In today’s world of social media and online reviews, there is no hiding, especially in the child care and preschool world. Parents are passionate and quite vocal about the welfare of their children, as they should be, and it does not take long for a poorly-run preschool to gain a bad reputation and, conversely, for a great preschool to gain a positive reputation. Do your research, ask around, and the cream will rise to the top during your search.
Second, a warm and comforting environment.
Visit the campus while school is in session so that you can see first hand how the school operates. How do the teachers interact with the children? How do the students interact with the teachers, with each other? Does the classroom feel fun, engaging, and safe?
Third, passionate teachers.
To ensure joyful learning experiences for your child, there are important qualities that every great preschool or nursery teacher should exhibit.
- Experience and dedication
- Enthusiasm
- Creativity
- Flexibility
- A sense of humor
- Passion
- Great communication skills
- A warm personality
Parents should also consider asking the faculty and staff questions about:
- What do you enjoy most about being at this school?
- What do you love about teaching nursery or preschool?
- How long have you been teaching
Fourth, active learning.
Young children learn best by doing or experiencing—through discovery and play. We call this “active learning” or “hands-on-learning.” and it’s an important characteristic of any high-quality preschool or nursery program.
Lots of reading time, arts and crafts, music, dance, exploring the natural world, outdoor play—these are all critically important to young children.
Fifth, child-friendly facilities.
When selecting a preschool or nursery, the campus will play a role in which school you ultimately select. Safe and engaging facilities are very likely to rank high on your list, for a number of reasons.
The health and safety of your child are paramount and should be to your child’s school. You want to make sure that the facilities are constantly evolving and being updated, and that the faculty and staff are well trained in safety measures.
Put it all together and you have . . . well, you have Sequoia’s Treehouse.
