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ChAmber Blog

How to Choose a Preschool for Your Child

8/23/2017

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By Johanna Spath, Principal, Everbrook Academy

“Is my child ready for elementary school?” If you’re the parent of a young child, or children, chances are you’ve asked yourself this question. In today’s world, we want to make sure that we’re giving our children every advantage and opportunity that we can. And that means ensuring that their education begins early—and gets off to the right start.
 
So how do you choose a preschool? There are many factors to consider, so you want to weigh your options carefully and make sure that you’re making the best decision for your family.

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Here are a few things to ask about when selecting a preschool experience for your child:
  • Curriculum and learning experiences
  • Building safety and security
  • Physical fitness, indoor and outdoor activity
  • Healthy food selections
  • Extracurricular learning opportunities
  • Communication with families
 
In addition to being prepared for elementary school, we want our children to be ready to face the challenges of life and the ever-changing world around them. Today’s kids would benefit from being entrepreneurial and adaptable. They need to be makers and doers, not just thinkers.
 
That’s why many schools are embracing the STEAM philosophy (Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math). This educational approach is defined by project-based learning and integration of the arts and sciences. Project-based learning connects academic skills to practical application, so learning is meaningful to children’s lives.
 
Also, collaboration and communication enhance social and emotional development. STEAM learning stimulates innovation, creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. It encourages children to think about what they’re learning in a more connected, holistic way.
 
Through STEAM, children develop the skills and attributes to navigate the world around them.
  • Science nurtures inquisitive minds and inspires curiosity
  • Technology encourages working with tools (both digital and otherwise)
  • Engineering promotes problem-solving skills
  • The Arts help children express ideas and communicate
  • Math guides children to apply logic and understanding to systems
 
This fall, the city of Arlington will be getting its own STEAM preschool to educate future leaders and innovators. Everbrook Academy, with the newest location opening in the Crystal City neighborhood across from the Boeing Building, is a 21st century preschool, providing enhanced learning experiences in their programs for infants, toddlers, Preschool, and Pre-Kindergarten.
 
You can learn more about this school, opening in September at 201 12th St. South, by visiting EverbrookAcademy.com or by calling (571) 344-3589 to schedule an appointment.

8 Comments
Greta James link
4/17/2020 11:37:03 am

Thank you for pointing out that STEM learning can be beneficial for many kids as it encourages collaboration, innovation, and problem-solving. About a week ago, I was talking to my sister, and she mentioned that she feel like her son needs some kind of social interaction and alternate teaching styles to help him grow more. I love that she is trying to find what is best for her son. I will have to tell her your tips and help her look for preschool classes.

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Fred Gibbons link
6/29/2020 12:51:01 pm

It's interesting that you point out that attending preschool can help prepare your child for elementary school. I want my son to be ready to enter kindergarten when he's the right age, so I'm considering enrolling him in preschool. I'm going to search for a good preschool in the area for him to attend.

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Adam Golightly link
2/10/2021 04:10:51 pm

My brother has been thinking about getting his kids to go to preschool because he wants them to learn more. He would really like to get some help from a professional to make sure that they can be safe while at school. Thanks for explaining how he should make sure that he has better communication with the school about their curriculum, learning, extra curriculum, and what activities they do.

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Braden Bills link
5/17/2021 08:08:06 am

I want to make sure that I get the right preschool for me. It makes sense that I would want to find a school that has a good curriculum! I'll be sure to do plenty of research for this.

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Kristofer Van Wagner link
6/1/2021 07:47:09 pm

I like that this post shared that one of the benefits of preschool for our kids is that it offers consistency. My wife and I are looking to have our kids enrolled in pre-school. I will definitely keep this information in mind when I choose a pre-school.

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Taylor Hicken link
6/2/2021 10:08:42 pm

You made a good point when you shared that it is important to consider building safety and security when choosing the right preschool for your kid. My sister just mentioned the other day that she is planning to send her son to a reliable preschool so he can start learning and playing with friends. I will suggest to her looking for the one that has an excellent security system.

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Arun Nawer link
6/29/2021 08:23:09 pm

Hi..
Thanks for providing such useful information. I really need this kind of guidance. Thanks God Bless

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Charlotte Fleet link
7/22/2021 12:20:31 pm

My husband and I hope to enroll our daughter in an early preschool this fall and we need to find the perfect one. I love how you suggest looking into the safety and security of the preschool you're considering before you make a decision. We'll certainly be sure to ask potential preschools about their safety and security before we select one for our daughter.

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