How are we different from a daycare?
Many day care centers are quite large and institutional. Teacher turnover is high and they may never get to know your child. Teachers changeover during the day, and important information may not be conveyed to the next teacher, or to you. There are often 50 to 100 or more children in a daycare – too many to allow for individual attention for your child. This might be okay for an older child who is already in school, as an inexpensive alternative to after school care, if they’re at least 8 years old and relatively independent.
How are we different from babysitting or private child care?
For those who can afford it, private child care or a nanny offers the most flexibility for your schedule. But its only as good as the individual providing it, and many babysitters have little if any training in child development. They’re often not licensed, not held to any standard, and have no continuing education requirements. With private childcare, your child won’t have the variety of materials and enrichment opportunities, or the interaction with other children required to practice social skills. Our preschool helps children get ready for kindergarten, but in an informal, playful way.
How are we different from other preschools?
We have a lower child to teacher ratio and smaller class size than most preschools (and quite a lot smaller than a daycare). You and your child will get to know us and we’ll get to know you. We’re open through the summer months and longer hours each day (like a daycare). We’re more affordable than most preschools and offer partial-week enrollment. Our play-based curriculum and child-directed activities allow more unstructured time and individual attention.
Why Choose Harmony?
- Only 8 children maximum;
- Our commitment to a safe and healthy environment;
- Caring staff committed to your child’s well being;
- Trained teachers experienced with child development;
- Children can choose from a wide variety of indoor and outdoor activities;
- Learning through play with age-appropriate activities;
- Singing, dancing, drama, art, yoga, gardening, cooking;
- Competitive rates;
- Partial-week or full enrollment available. Open through summer.
- Owner operated and home-based setting;
- We work in harmony with families to inspire a child’s inborn enthusiasm for a lifetime of learning.
