tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702413611645203439.post7315160601345139041..comments2024-03-06T09:52:38.818-05:00Comments on TriadSmartyPants: Finding the Right PreschoolTriad Smarty Pantshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01484653709117330420noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702413611645203439.post-14241286498606097752009-05-21T11:26:22.600-04:002009-05-21T11:26:22.600-04:00These things are all good to look for, but in addi...These things are all good to look for, but in addition to making sure a preschool is licensed, look for their star rating. The star rating system is managed by the state and works just like a restaurant rating. You wouldn't eat somewhere that can legally operate but that has an 85 sanitation score...at least I hope you wouldn't!<br /><br />Child care facility ratings go from one to five stars, five being the highest. When you find a five-star facility you can be assured that many of things at the beginning of this blog will be met such as education levels of teachers and safety rating.<br /><br />Also, most counties in North Carolina, and all counties in the Triad, provide child care resource and referral services, usually for free. This is service paid for by Smart Start (it's NOT just for low-income parents).<br /><br />Please post this again in the fall - parents need to know this information. A good child care setting may contribute to whether a child graudates high school, believe it or not!Natasha Smartnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702413611645203439.post-42579730858616862872009-01-20T08:53:00.000-05:002009-01-20T08:53:00.000-05:00We have been at a Montessori preschool for about 6...We have been at a Montessori preschool for about 6 months now and my daughter is thriving there. She truly enjoys it, and I have been very happy with her teachers and the staff. I will say that this type of setting does not work for all children. I am pretty sure you can take your child and spend a few hours there to visit. I think that would be the best way to see how your child interacts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com