Preschools in the Kansas City Area
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Kansas City 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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Bach to Rock offers energetic, age-appropriate and fun early education classes to develop essential skills for future success in playing an instrument. Music lessons can be a transformative experience, providing a range of benefits from enhancing cognitive development to fostering social skills, music lessons can play a pivotal role in a child’s early growth. Our Rock City class (3-5) includes a musical concept, a musical instrument, and a story time
component. Kids n Keys (5-7) is a perfect introduction to piano lessons for kids! These group classes make learning to play piano fun and exciting for younger students!
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At St. Paul’s Episcopal Day School, we make the most of this important stage of early childhood by nurturing confident, curious learners in a warm, supportive environment. Our preschool program blends hands-on STEAM exploration, early literacy and math,
music, creative movement, and intentional social-emotional learning. Through engaging themed units like All About Germs, Animal Habitats, and Mr. McGregor’s Garden, children are encouraged to ask questions and discover how the world works. With small class sizes and a 1:10 teacher-to-student ratio, our compassionate teachers truly know each child—guiding, supporting, and celebrating them every step of the way.
Find out more about our admission process here: https://www.speds.org/admissions
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Highlawn Montessori School, established in 1963, features one of the first AMI accredited Primary Programs in the Kansas City Area. The school has gradually expanded from one Primary Classroom of 20 children, ages three to six, to five Primary Classes of 24
children. Highlawn also offers a growing Montessori Elementary Program for children from first to sixth grade.
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At Hilltop Preschool, a ministry of Liberty United Methodist Church, our mission is to be a Christian community where people encounter Jesus and where lives can be changed. Our early childhood program has served the families of Liberty and nearby
communities since 1980. We are a non-profit outreach organization. Our staff members come with caring hearts, years of experience teaching children, parental experience and a variety of degrees in education. The Hilltop staff is committed to providing a safe and loving environment so that children can explore, grow emotionally and intellectually, and encounter Jesus in our daily lives.
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Our goals at North Cross Preschool include preparing your child for Kindergarten by concentrating on their educational needs from ages three to five. We offer a quality, developmentally appropriate, hands-on program in a loving and structured environment.
We strive to develop in each child a positive self-esteem, curiosity, and a true joy of learning at a place where they feel comfortable, loved and safe!
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Our philosophy invites children to develop a love of learning for a lifetime. Children are nurtured, valued, and respected. They are free to learn independently at their own pace; learning is allowed to occur naturally. Parents can feel comfortable knowing
their children are cared for in an encouraging learning atmosphere—one that is supportive of intellectual, social, emotional,and physical growth.
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Alpha Montessori School has provided a supportive and loving educational environment for children in the Kansas City area since 1962. Our school year and summer programs are perfect for children of all abilities as the Montessori Method provides an
individualized experience while fostering a deep sense of community and an intrinsic love of learning. Pre-K and Preschool 3, 4, & 5 years and Kindergarten.
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Our Montessori classrooms are meticulously prepared to promote self-discovery, confidence, and a love of learning. Lessons are presented individually to your child or in small groups in the areas of Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Math, Social
Studies/Geography, Science, Art, and Music. Then, exercising self-discipline and responsibility, each child chooses the material she or he wants to work with. As academic skills develop, so does self-confidence and independence. We respect the children's concentration and work choices, and in turn they learn respect for themselves, for each others, and for the environment around them.
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Begun in 1994, Second Friends is a social preschool with a theme based curriculum. It is integrated into learning centers and group activities. It is our hope to build a foundation for children who will always love to learn and create, who are not afraid to
make mistakes, who are aware of Jesus and his life, and who enjoy being a part of a community of friends.
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Welcome to Liberty Montessori Center in Liberty, Missouri. We offer premier daycare services and quality preschool education.
Our licensed childcare center offers daycare services for children ages six weeks to kindergarten, as well as preschool for ages two to five.
Our experienced teachers, curriculum, and our caring staff make us different from the rest. Let our more than 30 years of experience work for your child.
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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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