Many private schools in San Fernando Valley offer preschool education. Each of these schools has unique programs designed to help children grow and thrive. Deciding between them can be a big challenge, especially because a good education can set our children up for life. If you are having a tough time deciding between the excellent private schools in San Fernando Valley, here is how to make the best choice for your family.
Review The Curriculum
Preschool is designed to help children transition into their formal education. It’s a place where they can learn and practice the basic skills they will need in kindergarten and beyond. The school curriculum is the guidelines private schools in San Fernando Valley use to develop those skills. When you meet with a school, ask to review the curriculum. You want to make sure there are opportunities for not just academic literacy and skills but also social and emotional skills. A good preschool curriculum will have a nice variety of subjects including math, reading, and science.
Assess The Methodology
There are many philosophical and methodological approaches to education. These can include, but are not limited to
● Teacher-centered instruction
● Small group instruction
● Constructivist
● Project-based learning
● Inquiry-based learning
● Montessori
● Flipped classroom
● And so many more
Most educators use a combination of methodologies in their practice. However, their overall style is usually heavily influenced by one or more of these styles. When you meet with the educators at the private schools in San Fernando Valley, make sure to ask them about their methodology. If it aligns with your values and beliefs, it is a great match.
Go Through A Typical Day
Finally, when choosing between private schools in San Fernando Valley, ask the educators to take you through a typical day from drop off to pick up. This will help you understand how many learning opportunities will be presented to your children throughout the day. The more opportunities to learn, play, and socialize, the better!
Evaluating all of these key factors will help you choose the right school for your preschooler. If you’d like to see what a typical day looks like for our students at Valley School, check out our typical day here. You are also more than welcome to come to the school and learn more. Schedule a tour here and we’ll be happy to go into detail about the education we provide our preschoolers.