by debbie | Jul 24, 2013 | Uncategorized
When you are looking for a preschool, what is it that is on the list of qualities you are looking for? Here is a sample of what parents have shared with me: 1. A loving enviroment 2. Low teacher/student ratios 3. A place where their child is accepted for who they are...
by debbie | Mar 15, 2013 | Uncategorized
Parents in California now have many options when looking for a preschool. Transitionary Pre-Kindergartens are being offered across the state, with little to no research behind them, and many families choosing them because they are low-cost and guaranteeing to...
by debbie | Jul 5, 2012 | Uncategorized
When people come to tour my preschool I am frequently told by parents that their child is reading at a second grade level; then asked what are you teaching the children? Upon entering a yard under the shade of a Chinese elm tree you can see the children coming in,...
by debbie | Dec 14, 2011 | Uncategorized
There are many approaches educationally when it comes to preschool. Here is a way to know what’s out there for your family to choose from: Developmental: Here we see the theories of Jean Piaget, who believed that children as well as adults pass through stages of...
by debbie | Nov 29, 2011 | All School, AM Pre Schoo, Back to School, registration, Uncategorized
Here at La Canada Preschool we believe in doing the reverse of a waiting list. We have created a school where you can come in, take a tour at your convenience, and join us for preschool by registering in January for the following school year. No waiting list, no...
by debbie | Aug 26, 2011 | Featured, Notes From Debbie, Uncategorized
The first day of school is upon is and with this comes a time of separation for children and parents. Here are some tips for handling this time: Visit the preschool ahead of time. We have an open yard at LCP, where you can come by one the weekends as a family and have...
