{"id":114000000426,"date":"2020-07-01T01:28:36","date_gmt":"2020-07-01T01:28:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/landstar\/?p=114000000426"},"modified":"2020-06-19T18:30:41","modified_gmt":"2020-06-19T18:30:41","slug":"finding-the-right-preschool-for-your-child","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/landstar\/2020\/07\/01\/finding-the-right-preschool-for-your-child\/","title":{"rendered":"Finding the Right Preschool for Your Child"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-image wp-image--no-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-114000000427 \" src=\"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/landstar\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/114\/2020\/06\/what-to-look-for-in-a-preschool.jpg\" alt=\"Finding the Right Preschool for Your Child at Kids 'R' Kids Landstar, preschool, daycare, childcare\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" \/><\/figure><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When it comes to <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.parents.com\/toddlers-preschoolers\/starting-preschool\/choosing\/picking-the-right-preschool\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">finding the best preschool<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to fit your child\u2019s needs, it can feel like an overwhelming process. It may seem like there\u2019s an infinite number of factors to look into before making this important decision. Start off by considering these key steps that are sure to help you narrow down what makes the perfect preschool for your child.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Do your research!<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Find out what schools are in your area\u2014it helps to know your options. Ask around with friends and family and learn about where they send their children. Getting advice from those who have experienced this journey already is a great way to both gain knowledge and put your mind at ease. If you find you\u2019re lacking in advice from friends, it never hurts to ask a professional, like a referral agency or school counselor.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Schedule a tour<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Many preschools will allow for you to tour the campus with a counselor and get to know the teachers and staff. Write down questions you have and pay attention to how the children interact with each other and the adults. You can even bring your child with you and see how they respond to the school\u2014do they seem to fit in well, or are you looking for something else?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Know your priorities<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Each child is unique and requires different things\u2014do they need a smaller classroom environment? Does your little one require special attention when it comes to their food and diet? Does your child need to be potty trained before starting classes? Once you know what your top priorities are, it becomes easier to seek these things out in a school and find a good fit.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>How long will your child go?<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Knowing the time frame for when your child will be in school is important to narrowing down the type of pre-K to sign up with. Look at your current schedule and your child\u2019s daily activity. Most preschools go for a nine-month period on a weekly half-day schedule. However, if your child needs longer hours, some day cares offer educational components, or some parents take their child to pre-k for the first half of the day and then hire additional daycare help.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Trust your gut<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If something doesn\u2019t feel right, or your child is showing signs of more than just beginner\u2019s nerves, acknowledge it. Finding the right preschool for your children is vital to their growth in such early stages of life, and you know what\u2019s best for them. Keep searching until you discover the place that feels right for your child and pushes them to learn and grow in the safest and most fun way possible\u2014you <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">will <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">find it, and it\u2019ll be more than worth the effort!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you enjoyed this blog and want to read more, click below for our blog from last month!<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/landstar\/2020\/07\/01\/july-4th-crafts-for-preschoolers\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">July 4th Crafts for Preschoolers<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Want to learn more about<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/kidsrkidslandstar.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Kids \u2018R\u2019 Kids Learning Academy of Landstar<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> located in Orlando, Florida? 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