Preschools in the Jacksonville Area
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Jacksonville KidsOutAndAbout Preschool Newsletter |
Dear KidsOutAndAbout readers:
Are you planning to have your children attend preschool this year? Or are you thinking about whether it's the best option for your family? Do you have a friend who is thinking about preschool for her kids? If any of these is true, this special annual edition of our newsletter is for YOU! We provide not only options for where to start your search in our area, but also some tips for what to
think about and what to look for as you start the process.
KidsOutAndAbout has a large list of local preschools that have posted to our site; this list is provided in the LISTS/Preschools & Childcare list linked from the menu on every
page of KidsOutAndAbout. In this newsletter, first, we have some featured preschools with descriptions of their programs. Next, we provide a list of links to some additional schools. And last, we provide tips for helping you evaluate preschools when you visit, to see if they are right for you.
Remember: SAVE THIS NEWSLETTER and forward it along! If you or one of your friends is in the market for a preschool, it's a handy
reference.
—Debra Ross, publisher |
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At Childtime, your child gets what he or she needs to develop their love of learning. We provide nurturing care and creative learning in a safe environment for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years. Your child will develop their best mind, their love of
learning, their personality, and their bright future. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, we believe that secure relationships with responsive, respectful adults provide the basis for young learning. This approach is designed to help them grow as students and people, in school, and in life beyond.
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With commitment and affection, we develop within each child a love for learning and the desire to become life-long achievers. The High Reach curriculum is a well balanced and developmentally appropriate curriculum which also encourages social growth. This
curriculum aligns with the standards set by Florida and still allows for the teacher to make decisions based on the children’s needs and interests. At Intercoastal Kids, creative expression is encouraged through play and our extracurricular programs. We teach kids how to make wise food choices, be independent in hygiene and personal care, and to respect themselves as well as their fellow classmates. Our center is a safe, nurturing, compassionate learning environment where our professional and
dedicated teachers encourage each child to be confident of his or her abilities and to be sensitive to the needs of others.
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It is genuine pleasure to welcome you to Arlington Kindergarten. We consider your choosing our school a compliment. It represents your goodwill and trust toward us. LOVE and FRIENDSHIP have been the tradition of ARLINGTON KINDERGARTEN since 1975. Our
Personnel are chosen for their pleasantness and trained to give courteous, dependable service in addition to love and a quality education for your child. We hope it never happens, but should we ever fall short of your expectations, we would consider it a personal favor if you would let us know and give us the opportunity to work towards a solution.
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Bethlehem Lutheran Preschool is a home away from home. We are loving people who will care for your children as if they are our own. We are here to support your family and your child's developmental growth and individual needs. We believe that each child is
a special, precious gift from God.
Parents seek a home for their child at Bethlehem because we are Christian preschool located in a safe and secure neighborhood that prioritizes your child's physical and spiritual wellbeing. Bethlehem enrolls infants, toddlers, and young children. We take infants at six weeks old, and our students can continue with us through Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten classes for 4 years old.
Many families have been with us for years. Families that prioritize education, including health care workers from area hospitals, the Mayo Clinic and military families from the nearby bases, choose us because we provide a strong foundation for their child’s future. BLP excels at instilling values and character. We also realize…
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If you're looking for quality educational child care that is preparing children for academic success, by offering challenging experiences that create interest and engagement of the children while they are encouraged to be themselves and have fun, you have
found the right place.At Around the Clock Kid Care & Preschool our mission is to help children develop critical thinking skills, creativity, and content knowledge, so that they find a lifelong love of reading and learning.
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We provide a classical education experience for infants through five-year-olds. We emphasize a language-rich environment including phonics-based literacy, application-based numeracy, natural sciences and gardening, fine arts, world languages, fine dining,
instrumental music, and history. As an eco-friendly school, Chappell focuses on the beauty of the natural sciences.
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Guidepost Montessori Baymeadows is part of an international network of Montessori schools dedicated to helping children grow through joyful learning. Our school offers a nurturing and educational environment for infants (12 weeks to 16 months), toddlers (18
to 30 months), and young children (2½ to 6 years old). Discover more about our accredited, authentic Montessori school with a tour today.
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Learning Ladders is a faith based accredited Gold Seal preschool. Our highly qualified teachers provide a balance of academic and developmental activities. We have full and parttime programs for ages two-year-old through four-year-old including VPK. Our
mission is to maintain a safe and loving Christian environment, while activities to help children reach their highest potential spiritually, emotionally, intellectually, physically and socially.
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We are a faith-based, bilingual preschool serving children 2 and up! We believe that the first five years is important in a child's life and we work hard to make sure each child meets their individual milestones. We also have an arts program featuring Art,
Piano and Ukelele and believe that every child has their own unique, creative expressions that should be nurtured and motivated!
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At DuBow Preschool and Martin J. Gottlieb Day School, students in Jacksonville and the surrounding areas can experience the difference of receiving a private school education from an independently run institution. By offering both a Jewish preschool and
Jewish day school, Galinsky Academy provides Florida families with the opportunity to simultaneously enforce high academic standards and cultivate a deep respect for their religion with their children.
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What kind of preschool best suits your child?
Those nice parenting articles always tell you to make sure you choose a preschool that best suits your child's personality--but then rarely provide any specifics on what will give you those clues. Children vary widely in their responses to different situations. Think
about where your child falls on the following dimensions, and think about your own personal preferences for what a preschool experience should be like for your child. Then, when you visit preschools, ask the administrators (and observe yourself) about how well the school's philosophy matches your children's needs. - Playing and learning: Do these seem like separate times at the preschool, or are play and learning time integrated?
- The setting: Is your goal to get your child used
to a school setting, or is it important that the setting feel more like home?
- Specific learning goals: Do you have academic milestones or religious needs that you would like met? Think about this before you set out, and refine your thoughts as you visit more schools.
- Introverts and extroverts: If your child falls on one end of introvert-extrovert scale, it's important to realize this and see what would be expected of them at each preschool (especially important for the
introverts).
- Active play: Does the school provide resources for physically active play that match your child's needs?
- Rest: Kids have different rhythms and requirements for rest. Think about what your child's specific needs are to ensure that they will be accommodated.
- Structure: Some kids do better with lots of structure, while other families feel that they already have enough structure and prefer that a preschool ensure lots of time for unstructured play and
interaction.
- Discipline: What happens when kids misbehave at school? Does the school's philosophy match yours?
- Safety: Safety is a big concern. Think carefully about your standards for keeping kids safe, and observe how the school meets your expectations.
If your child attends (or attended) a great preschool that is not currently on our big preschool list (the easiest way to find out is to search in the big search bar on the top of every KidsOutAndAbout page), please
email me back and we'll contact them immediately to see if they'd like to be on this list! |
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