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| Tweet Topic Started: May 15 2012, 04:52 PM (207 Views) | |
| npl | May 15 2012, 04:52 PM Post #1 |
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I'm thinking of putting my 2yo into a playgroup or nursery school in September for half-days (she'll be almost 2.5yo). Whilst I'd love to keep her home full-time, she's a busy, active kid and I'm realistic enough to know that I'm unlikely to be able to keep up with her needs all day with a newborn and with older kids who need me intensively in the evenings. I know that I'm looking for a warm and nurturing environment, with smallish classes and a good staff-student ratio and with teachers who respect individuality over conformity and the value of watching the child's cues. But I have no idea what to look for in practice to see if the programme will live up to my ideals! Any suggestions on finding a great place for dd? |
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| zuncompany | May 15 2012, 04:56 PM Post #2 |
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Ask around- shul, school, etc... I find the best source is people who have experienced the place first hand. |
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| npl | May 15 2012, 06:32 PM Post #3 |
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Already doing that to create my shortlist, but I find that not many people view preschool in the same way I do. |
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| zuncompany | May 16 2012, 03:07 PM Post #4 |
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I hear ya. Maybe make a list of questions and interview the places. Ask if you can try it out for a morning. |
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