Choosing preschools |
Preschool Checklist |
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The
following checklist is to help you compare Central Christian Academy
Preschool to other schools. Click here to print
this (PDF) form and take it with you as you consider which
school is best for you child. |
Checklist
of things to look for in a preschool |
School
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School
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School
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| 1. | Is
the school accredited? |
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| 2. | Is
the school Christ-centered and integrates Bible into all areas of learning? |
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| 3. | Do
children have access to various activities throughout the day such as
assorted blocks, props for pretend play, picture books, paints and other
art materials and table toys like matching games, peg boards and puzzles? |
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| 4. | Does
the school offer additional music and P.E. classes? |
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| 5. | Are
the classrooms/hallways decorated with children’s original artwork? |
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| 6. | Do
the children spend a great deal of their time playing and working with
materials or other children? They are not expected to sit quietly for
long periods of time. |
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| 7. | Do
teachers work with individual children, small groups and whole groups
at different times during the day? They do not spend all of their time
with the whole group. |
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| 8. | Does
the school have a well-planned “Reading Readiness” Curriculum
that will assure that “No Child is Left Behind”? |
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| 9. | Does
the school have a spacious, well-equipped, fenced outdoor playground? |
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| 10. | Does
the school provide age-appropriate furniture for the children? |
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| 11. | Is
the teacher/child ratio lower than what is required by the state? |
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| 12. | Is
the curriculum adapted for those who are ahead as well as those who
need additional help? |
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| 13. | Are
the teachers certified in Early Childhood Education? |
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| 14. | Are
background checks run on all preschool staff? |
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| 15. | Are
the main entrances equipped with security cameras? |
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