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Putnam County [1 listing over 1 location]
Westchester County [120 listings over 43 locations]
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Review this list of preschools, nursery schools, and day care centers. Are you looking for infant or toddler care? Are you looking for a before and after school care program? Do you want a full or part-time day care program for your child? If you need a Preschool, Nursery Program, or Pre-Kindergarten Program for your child, find a good preschool at Preschools and Nursery's in the Hudson Valley of New York.Preschools, Nursery, and Daycare Centers Your child's first year in preschool is critical to early development. Since each child is a unique individual with unique needs, your preschool or day care center should emphasize individual attention and care for your child. Lines of communication between you and the teachers at your preschool should be open. Parents, teachers, and caregivers should develop a trusting relationship so that all of you are comfortable with the daily care given to your child. After School Programs for Children with Special Needs There are many programs in the Hudson Valley that serve special needs children. These programs can provide accommodations that help provide children with equal access to education. These programs are designed to meet the child's individual learning needs and abilities. These needs may include attention issues that interfere with standard test taking. In these situations, a child may be given more time to achieve a certain task. Other children may have learning problems that may affect their ability to learn certain skills. This may include hearing impairment, visual impairment, or learning disabilities. Preschool Bilingual Education Bilingual refers to an individual who can proficiently speak two or more languages. Find a school for your preschooler that offers teachers proficient in teaching a bilingual education program to non-English speaking children. Early childhood programs ensure that non-English speakers will more easily develop a proficiency in speaking English. Since it is generally agreed that young children have a natural ability to learn language; consider a preschool bilingual education programs for your child. Studies show that children learning a second language in early childhood, have better problem solving abilities and an improved ability for abstract thinking. Find Putnam County Preschools offering excellent preschool, nursery, and day-care for your children. Once you've narrowed your list to a few preschools/nurserys, it's a good idea to make preliminary visits to each school. Observe the programs in action. Are the children involved in their activities? Do the children and staff look happy and content with their surroundings? Take time and let yourself experience the school. Remember, this school will have an important influence in your child's development. Choose a preschool or daycare center that is right for your child. Before selecting a school for your preschool child, review the following list of Preschool/Nursery and Daycare Center guidelines:
When selecting a preschool/nursery for your child, ask if a daily or weekly report is available specifically for your child. A written report detailing your child's daily activities is most important when your child is not yet talking. Ask for a general status of your child at the end of each week.
Ask about Parent-Teacher conferences? Your child's Parent-Teacher conference will give you an opportunity to learn how your child is thriving in their Preschool or Daycare Center. Also, there may be specific areas of concern that you and your Preschool Teacher need to discuss. Spend some time in the rooms in which your child will spend their time. Are the rooms sunny, uplifting, friendly, clean, and anything else that is important to you as a parent? Does the school have a written statement describing their preschool or nursery's goals and philosophy about daycare?
Does the program address spontaneous play and teacher-guided activity?
Important Be sure that the outdoor facility is a clean and green environment for your child free of dangerous pesticides. |