Preschools in the Salt Lake City Area
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SLC 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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The Dancing Moose mission is to guide individual students through a discovery process that will promote creative and critical thinking while inspiring a genuine love of learning. To support our mission, Dancing Moose combines the best of Montessori pedagogy
with contemporary research that follows core principles for developmentally appropriate practice.
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Creekside Kinderclass Preschool and Early Childhood Programs develop the growing child’s senses, imagination, and awareness of self and others in a nurturing, rhythmic, and homelike environment. Our Waldorf-inspired programs are designed to provide a
gradual transition from the life of the home to the structure of an elementary school. It is based upon the simple yet profound concepts of imitation, repetition, and creative play. Creekside Kinderclass Preschool serves children from 3 to 6 years old. In the Preschool, a child will gradually become accustomed to working within a group, listening to stories, interacting with a teacher, and following a daily routine, while at the same time being aided in his or her development as an individual
through the encouragement of creative play, practical life skills, and artistic opportunities. The teacher deeply understands the young child and the need for movement, as well as the child’s devotion to learning about the world through imitating…
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The doors to Kids Village opened in 2003 to reveal a breathtaking storybook village with bright classrooms and creative workshops. Each beautiful room with its dazzling storefront is thoughtfully designed to stimulate all five senses in a warm, creative,
and accepting atmosphere. Our programs include early preschool, preschool, and kindergarten, teaching children from ages 2 ½ to 6. Within the bight and spacious Kids Village classrooms are experienced and accomplished teachers that utilize Saxon curriculum combined with our Five-Senses Learning approach. This creates a hands-on environment that allows children to discover individual talents and abilities while developing self-confidence and a genuine passion for learning.
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Little Blooms Montessori Preschool’s mission is to provide the environment, materials, and nurturing to allow the child to blossom, to develop a lifelong love of learning, a discovery of self, and a proclivity for peace and harmony. At Little Blooms
Montessori, we replicate the loving, warm feeling of the home while giving children stewardship of their school to build confidence and independence. We provide hands-on, engaging learning experiences that incorporate art, music, cultural studies, peace studies, and off-campus excursions that align with each month's units of study.
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Atlas Academy encourages children to strive for the ‘love of learning’ and being their best by giving 110%. Our philosophy has always been based on a customized education for each child. We understand that all children learn differently and the best way
to teach them is by individualized instruction. The small teacher/child ratio and periodic assessments ensure your child’s ongoing success. 3-4 yr old preschool and 5 year old Kindergarten.
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Welcome to Community Cooperative Nursery School (CCNS). We are a parent cooperative preschool located in Salt Lake City that has provided a unique opportunity for parents to be regularly involved in their child’s preschool experience since our inception in
1962. Our program’s foundation is based on research that shows young children learn best by exploring the world around through play.
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Elizabeth Academy/Garfield School is committed to providing an authentic Montessori education that emphasizes cooperative learning and nourishes young minds and spirits. We practice legitimate inclusion, and have the resources to embrace diverse learning
styles, needs, and abilities. Our multi-age classrooms utilize a wide spectrum of materials designed to meet a variety of developmental levels. By respecting each child’s unique contributions to the classroom, we encourage respect for self, fellow beings, and the environment. As we nurture individuals, we create a community of caring learners and peer tutors who strengthen each other and enrich the world around them.
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Foothill Montessori of Salt Lake’s mission is to provide an authentic Montessori experience that nurtures the natural unfolding of the whole individual, instills a love of learning, encourages acts of peace, and empowers all. The Foothill Montessori of Salt
Lake enrolls students aged 3 months through 6th grade offering a uniquely authentic Montessori curriculum. The Montessori method of teaching aims for the fullest possible development of the whole child, ultimately preparing each student for life’s many rich experiences. Montessori education is a flow experience; it builds on the continuous self construction of the child- daily, weekly, yearly.
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Forest School for ages 3-9
Natured based Forest Preschool, Adventure Clubs and Homeschool enrichment groups, Outdoor Classes and Events, Summer Camps.
Our Mission is to create opportunities for nature based exploration and child-led play, where children are empowered to learn about themselves, others, and the natural world by following their curiosity, building friendships, and developing essential life skills.
We believe and teach that the magic of life, as well is it’s most important lessons are waiting for us if we will only choose to go outside and look for it.
100% Outdoor learning.
Serving families in Salt lake City, Millcreek, Holladay, Sandy, Draper, South Jordan, Lehi & More!
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Let Me Shine Christian Playschool and Preschool offers Christian-based childcare and a preschool program. Let Me Shine provides a loving, nurturing Christian environment during your child’s preschool years. Your child is safe and secure, cared for by our
outstanding staff of qualified teachers and aides. We love to have parents join us for tours of our school and observation of the classrooms.
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Children at McKee Language Schools learn Spanish in an atmosphere of play. The preschool learning environment is similar to a birthday party: the children learn without ever really thinking that they are being taught Spanish.
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A Private Montessori School in South Ogden, Utah. Serving Children ages 6 weeks-6th grade. The Montessori approach offers children intentionally prepared environments that are full of beauty and order. Materials in the classroom are appealing and designed
to meet the developmental needs of each child. Montessori-trained teachers are the bridge between the environment and the student, first through careful observation of each child, and then by providing appropriate instruction and guidance. What do children in a Montessori classroom gain? They learn reading, math, science, history, and geography – the subjects they need to know. But they get this knowledge through their own desire to learn, by following their passions and making connections
between ideas and subject areas. They seldom learn only by listening to a teacher or reading a text book. Instead, they learn by doing things, working collaboratively, making mistakes, and solving problems. Rather than learning only well enough for…
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Saint Sophia School offers preschool and a private grade school. It is rooted in the Greek Orthodox Church. Founded in 1996, Saint Sophia's has a distinctive character combining a 2,500-year history of Classical Greek culture with 2,000 years of
Christianity. Located in the heart of Holladay, on the beautiful grounds of Prophet Elias Church, Saint Sophia School provides a unique educational experience: a caring and embracing atmosphere.
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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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