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Thoughts from the Leapfrog Learning Center in Shrewsbury

Choosing the right child care is one of the most important decisions you will ever make.  If you are searching for a safe, nurturing child care in  Red Bank, visit the Leapfrog Learning Center in nearby Shrewsbury, nj.

slideYour children are the most important people in your life and finding the right child care  will become your  top priority when you decide that it is time to start their education.  If you are a typical first time parent you are probably confused about what is best for your child.  Should you choose a preschool that offers only supervised play or child care that is more structured and  includes academics? Partly your answer depends on what kind of school your child will go  after preschool (public, Catholic, or private school).  The private schools (Oakhill Academy, Rumson Country Day, and Ranney) all have challenging academic programs which are typically a year ahead of public schools.   These schools require a strong academic foundation.  The Catholic schools are only slightly more academically demanding than public schools.  “Play group” nurseries are fine for the public schools and even entry into first grade is automatic (note that because there is no mandate  in New Jersey for Kindergarten, your child can start first grade with no knowledge of numbers or letters).  As long as your child has rudimentary social skills and is emotionally ready for separation, they will be fine in public school kindergarten.

The Leapfrog Learning Center offers the best of both worlds because our child care includes  serious academics wrapped around a really fun curriculum that teaches socialization skills while nurturing self-confidence.  Early reading and math skills will give your child a big self-esteem boost when they start public school.  Get your child off to the right start at the best preschool in Monmouth county.

Click here to visit Leapfrog now and get a video tour describing what and how we teach.

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