Dear KidsOutAndAbout readers:
Are you planning to have your children attend preschool in the fall? 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 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 preschools that have posted to our site; this list is linked from the green menu under RESOURCES / Schools & Preschools.
In this newsletter, first, we have some featured preschools with descriptions of their programs. Then, we've chosen to highlight a list of preschools separated by region. 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 around! If you or one of your friends is in the market for a preschool, it's a handy reference.
Debra Ross
Publisher, KidsOutAndAbout.com
Located in Sandy, Barbie’s Preschool offers quality education in a loving environment. Your child will learn numbers, counting & pre-math skills, basic shapes & colors, the alphabet, imaginative & cooperative play, fine and gross motor skills, and social skills and independence. We offer two sessions: T/TH ($75/month) and M/W/F ($100/month).
Call Mrs. Barbie today for more information! 801-545-8651
Building Up S.T.E.A.M. Preschool
Building Up S.T.E.A.M. Preschool opened its door’s this year for the 2016-2017 school year. It is a home based preschool with a class size of 8 children per class. We follow the Utah State Early Childhood Core Standards in helping children prepare for kindergarten with an emphasis in using S.T.E.A.M. (science, tools, engineering, art and math). We feel it is important to help children get off to a fun start as they are learning both academically and socially building confidence in the world around them!
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COOL Circle of our Lives Preschool
COOL Circle of our Lives Preschool is a quality portable preschool experience that takes place within existing senior living centers where senior friends can help and assist. It is truly a win, win. The children get interaction, tutoring and mentoring with caring adults and the seniors give meaningful service. We are gathering enrollment throughout Salt Lake County. Each day includes music, classic stories and rhymes, art, exercise, play, and learning activities. Our goal is to create beautiful moments, shared relationships and personal growth for the seniors and children involved.
Check out our website and join our waiting list today!
A place where imaginations soar – At Fairyland Preschool we are very proud to provide a quality environment for children that learn and grow in a developmentally appropriate child-directed way. Fairyland provides an environment in which each child will be fulfilled with activities to strengthen his or her skills and to build new ones, at a pace that satisfies their individual needs. Fairyland Preschool is ea fully licensed center and provides FULL DAY Preschool from 8:30am - 5:30pm for ages 3-5 years old. Call 801 871 5590 for more details.
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Grace Lutheran Preschool: Start Your Child on the Road to Readiness
Grace Preschool sets children up for success. Grace offers a vibrant and nurturing Kindergarten-readiness preschool program. We aid in the development of early learning in math and literacy, fine motor skills, socialization and communication skills, and expression of creativity and curiosity. Grace's preschool curriculum includes beginning math and literacy, technology, art, music, fitness, teamwork, and respect. Integration of the Christian faith is throughout the curriculum. Schedule your tour or stop by the school.
1815 E 9800 S, Sandy, UT 84092 | 801-572-3793 | www.gracesandy.org
Intermountain Christian School
Intermountain Christian School offers excellent education for students from preschool through graduation. Preschool and Elementary programs emphasize learning and social development while Middle School and High School programs continue the themes of lifelong learning and living for Christ all while preparing our students for college and real world vocations. Our staff and faculty are committed to teaching excellence but more importantly, they are preparing your student to face the challenges of life outside of the institutional walls of Christian education.
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Newcastle is a top-rated preschool for children ages three to five who live in the Salt Lake Valley and northern Utah County. Established in 1984, Newcastle is a four-time Best of State Winner in Early Childhood Education in Utah. Newcastle’s carefully balanced and age-targeted curriculum is regarded as Salt Lake’s most comprehensive pre-K experience. Newcastle Preschool has much to offer your child. If you’re interested in enrolling your son or daughter, or just getting a better feel for what our preschool is about, you can visit us during school hours at 12257 South 800 East in Draper. That way, you will see our methodology in action and come to truly appreciate the culture of this unique preschool.
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We offer a fun, clean and safe environment for your child to be loved and cared for while you are away from them. We encourage growth in both social and academic area. Preschool is a great way to help your child get a head start on their education. Starting school in Bountiful or Centerville can be a culture shock for some children, and starting to learn with their daycare can help children begin a lifelong love of education.
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Rowland Hall: Teaching children how to think, not what to think
Discovering a problem, planning a solution, testing an idea, and sharing the results all advance children’s thinking skills. Rowland Hall’s earliest learners benefit from a dynamic approach to a curriculum where teachers consider students’ individual interests and skill levels when implementing themes, projects, and play experiences. Our curriculum and small classes allow children to learn from firsthand experience and to progress at their own pace. Rowland Hall is committed to low student-faculty ratios ensuring that our Beginning School empowers each child with the highest-quality educational foundation. Our passionate, experienced teachers love and understand young children, and give them the tools to thrive in elementary school.
JOIN US FOR AN OPEN HOUSE ON JANUARY 16 TO LEARN MORE. | www.rowlandhall.org/visit
Waterford School is Utah's premier liberal arts, college preparatory private school for students in Preschool through High School. Waterford inspires individuals to pursue lives of meaning and purpose by providing students with a world-class education that stimulates intellect, ignites passion, and shapes character. Are you ready to discover Waterford School?
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Salt Lake City
Montessori Community School (Salt Lake City)
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School (Salt Lake City)
I.J. and Jeanne Wagner Jewish Community Center (Salt Lake City)
Saint Sophia School (Salt Lake City)
The Winner School (Salt Lake City)
Rowland Hall-St. Mark's Beginning & Lower School (Salt Lake City)
Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Salt Lake: Sugar House Club (Salt Lake City)
Reid School (Salt Lake City)
Bright Horizons at U of U Research Park (Salt Lake City)
Learning Tree Schools (Salt Lake City)
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School (Salt Lake City)
Christ Lutheran School (Salt Lake City)
Prince of Peace Lutheran School and Preschool (Salt Lake City)
North of Salt Lake City
ABC Great Beginnings (Clearfield)
Challenger School (Farmington)
Kool Kidz Preschool (Clinton)
Leap'n Learners Preschool (Bountiful)
Leap'n Learners Preschool (Centerville)
East of Salt Lake City
Creative Beginnings (Park City)
Challenger School (Holladay)
South of Salt Lake City
Challenger School (West Jordan)
Challenger School (Sandy)
Challenger School (Traverse Mountain)
Montessori at Riverton (Riverton)
Grace Lutheran School (Sandy)
Academy West (West Jordan)
Kids Village (Orem)
Hilltop Christian School (Sandy)
Blessed Sacrament School (Sandy)
Gene Fullmer Fitness and Recreation Center (West Jordan)
Alta Canyon Sports Center (Sandy)
Newcastle Preschool (Draper)
Tender Touch Childcare(Midvale)
ABC Great Beginnings - Jordan Landing (West Jordan)
ABC Great Beginnings (Murray)
ABC Great Beginnings (South Jordan)
The Dancing Moose Montessori (South Jordan and West Valley City)
Lehi Arts Center (Lehi)
West of Salt Lake City
Magna Fitness and Recreation Center (Magna)
West Valley Family Fitness Center (West Valley)
Tender Touch Children's Learning Center (West Valley)
ABC Great Beginnings - Redwood Road (West Valley)
Small World Child Care Center (West Valley)
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.
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!
