PSP members talk about how to handle sleep schedules at daycare and preschool.
Need help navigating the early childhood education process? We've got you covered with the PSP Guide to Finding and Securing Daycare and the PSP Guide to Finding and Securing Preschool, which feature application advice, tips compiled from PSP members, and much more—AND they're available to members at a reduced price. Check out our Guides Library HERE!
The difference between preschools and daycares has become increasingly blurred. There is now a lot of similarities in programing, structure, and childcare. Many preschools mirror play based learning typical of daycares. Vice versa, daycares now offer more educational structure. Throw Pre-K into the mix, and it can get even more confusing - especially in Park Slope where early child care centers line the city’s blocks.
Here, PSP breaks it down
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Separation anxiety is natural—but if your preschooler is turning on the waterworks at drop-off, could that mean their school isn’t a good fit? Read member experiences and advice below.
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The beginning of school is a wonderful, albeit sometimes scary, time for kids. Park Slope Parents members have shared wisdom and tips for how to prepare them and pull off a smooth transition—and the nine-page guide is available to the PSP community for free!
You’re ready to find childcare, but what’s right for you—the individualized TLC of a nanny, or the socialization and enrichment offered by a daycare? We’ve laid out considerations and realities to help you think through your situation and find the option that’s right for your family.
No matter which route you take, Park Slope Parents is here to support you through the challenges, joys, and decisions of parenting. Join us today!
With advice on what to look for in a preschool, navigating applications, getting your child ready for the transition, and much more, our step-by-step guide is designed to help parents navigate the sometimes challenging and time-consuming process of finding the right preschool for your family.
In the age of coronavirus, the needle on best practices is constantly moving, turning decisions like choosing a daycare into a complex cost-benefit analysis. Information is the best defense against all that worry and uncertainty, so we’ve compiled some PSP member experiences and some questions to ask your daycare or preschool so that you and your family can proceed with confidence.
Need help navigating the daycare process? The Park Slope
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"What's something you figured out with experience that could help us in our early days of day care?" asks one PSP member to their baby group. Here are PSP member tips of what you need for daycare.
Need help navigating the daycare process? The Park Slope Parents Guide to Finding and Securing Daycare features explainers on the different types of childcare, tips compiled from PSP members, and much more—AND it's available to members at a reduced
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Are you wondering about how to transition your little one to daycare? PSP parents share what they did to transition their baby to daycare.
Need help navigating the daycare process? The Park Slope Parents Guide to Finding and Securing Daycare features explainers on the different types of childcare, tips compiled from PSP members, and much more—AND it's available to members at a reduced price. Check out our Guides Library HERE!
What age do you start children in preschool?
Need guidance on the preschool process? The Park Slope Parents Guide to Finding and Securing Preschool can help you sift through the many preschool options, navigate the system, and find a good fit for your child. AND, it's available to members at a reduced price. Check out our Guides Library HERE!
Dear PSP Members,
There have been a few situations in the past weeks that warrant us posting information that you should be aware of regarding Daycares and Preschools.
How much is too much to expect from a 2s program? And is a 2s program suitable for a younger age? A PSP Member shares the summary of a question she posed to the group.
Need help navigating the daycare process? The Park Slope Parents Guide to Finding and Securing Daycare features explainers on the different types of childcare, tips compiled from PSP members, and much more—AND it's available to members at a reduced price. Check out our Guides
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Whether it's a layoff, a sweet PreK spot, a move, or a new job schedule, circumstances change. So what do you do when your chosen preschool isn't an option anymore - and you've already put down that killer deposit? Park Slope Parents members talk about their experiences with preschool tuition deposits and tuition.
Need guidance on the preschool process? The Park Slope Parents Guide to Finding and Securing Preschool can help you sift through the
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With explainers on the different types of childcare, tips compiled from PSP members, and much more, our step-by-step guide is designed to help parents navigate the sometimes challenging and time-consuming process of finding the right daycare for your family.
In the early schooling years, kids need a backpack that can fit schoolwork and snacks without slipping off their little shoulders. Check out PSP member-approved backpacks below—and if you’re not a member of Park Slope Parents, join us to connect with a community that will share their wisdom from the expectant months all the way through the college years!
