Archive for Category: "preschools"
Project P.L.A.Y. School… Reggio-Inspired!
My son attended Project P.L.A.Y School P.L.A.Y. School for almost three years, and he and our whole family absolutely loved it. When we moved to Elkins Park, we asked new neighbors for pre-school recommendations, and Project P.L.A.Y. School came highly recommended by a good friend. When my son and I first visited Project P.L.A.Y. School (Partners in Learning [...]
Big Backyard Nursery School: Parent Review
Written By Big Backyard parent: Kim Pacini I think we were drawn to the Big Backyard because of its name. Big back yards are fun!– they are where we play, where families convene, where we have our friends over and a space we make ours. We are a first time family to school. When our [...]
’tis the season… mammoth school open house list
If you are considering your school options, we’ve compiled a large list of open houses happening this fall at schools frequently used by parents in the NW. If you know of others we could add, please comment below, and we’ll be sure to add them. So these are the dates, but who should go? When [...]
School District of Philadelphia PreK and Kindergarten Registration Open!
The first day of school for Pre-K, Kindergarten, Head Start, and Bright Futures may not be until September 16, but registration for the 2011-2012 school year is open NOW! To register for kindergarten, your child must be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2011. The School District does not test for early admission [...]
Private School Open House Season… Round Two!
If you are planning on sending your child to private school for the 2011-2012 school year, get those applications in SOON! But if you’re planning to apply for the following year (2012-2013), visiting during the winter/spring open house season is a GREAT first step. It might seem early, but if you can narrow down the [...]
GAP needs your help… let’s co-create a preschool list!
In an effort to create a truly inclusive/comprehensive preschool list used by GAP families, it would be LOVELY if we could have your input. Please click the comment button below and let us know where your child goes/went to preschool. (You can comment anonymously or use the “contact us” button above to email your submission). Bonus [...]
Honoring Childhood: The Miquon School
This is another post in our series of Family Reviews on schools. If you love your child’s school, preschool or center, please consider writing a review for GAP! Please use the “contact us” button to let us know you’re interested. So while the little ones are attending Project Play School, the older kids are [...]
