Best Daycare/Preschool Philosophies For Your Child

If you are considering daycare/nursery schools and wondering about teaching philosophies so you can make an informed decision when choosing your little one’s school, well, we get it. As parents ourselves, we have added our child to a waitlist (while still pregnant) and have asked countless questions to our fellow parents about how different school philosophies work. What and how exactly how do Montessori, Reggio, Waldorf, and Play-Based or Traditional daycare work? Which one is right for your child?

Well, parent to parent, we got this. Our free webinar with Vivvi unpacks the elements of different learning philosophies and how to choose a program that’s right for your child. We have the experts-Lynne Mueller, Early Childhood Education Expert and Director of Learning for Vivvi, and Gretchen Richer, Vivvi’s Director of Family Experience with answers to all your questions! Watch now.

Williamsburg Northside School

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LREI

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; color: #000000;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">At LREI we understand that students learn best when they are engaged. That&rsquo;s why our 14-year progressive program is rooted in a fundamental love of learning and a connection to the real world. Our teachers, experts in their fields, encourage children to use their curiosity, compassion and imagination to think deeply and to participate in finding solutions to real problems.</span></p>

St Andrew Avellino School

<p>St. Andrew Avellino Catholic Academy, voted &ldquo;Best in Boro&rdquo; by qns.com, is a home to students ranging from Nursery through 8th grade. We offer a safe and nurturing learning environment and a family-oriented community where students of all faiths and backgrounds can excel academically, socially and emotionally.</p> <p>The St. Andrew Avellino Catholic Academy Advantage: Engaging and challenging lessons created by experienced and passionate faculty that encourage critical and creative thinking. Traditional teaching approach and educational programs that adheres to New York State common-core curriculum and is accredited by Cognia. Early Childhood foundation in academics, emotional literacy and faith. High-school level Regents classes for advanced learners. Support services for learning differences. Hands-on science experiments in a STEM lab. Art, music, robotics, and physical education classes. Catholic faith formation from religion classes, weekly church liturgies, and Christian service projects. Wide range of programs and extracurricular activities (music, clubs, sports) that cater to the students&rsquo; diverse interests and needs.</p> <p>Excellent Student Outcomes: Above average standardized New York State test scores every year. Graduates attend and succeed at prestigious high schools (Regis, Chaminade, Bronx High School, Stuyvesant, and Townsend Harris) and Catholic high schools in Queens, Manhattan, and Long Island.</p> <p>Graduating classes receive an average of $250,000 in Catholic High School scholarships.</p> <p>Financial assistance is available for families that qualify. Early morning drop-off and afterschool care are available.</p>