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Preschool Resources
If you’re currently on the search for a preschool for fall, I have some resources that might help make your search a little easier. Arkansas Child Care Database – This searchable database contains all licensed child care facilities in Arkansas, including preschools. Just select “Preschool – 30-72 months” from the age list, and enter any other criteria you want. In the Better Beginnings drop down box, you can specify a level to search by. Level 3 is the highest level of quality rating given by the state. If you’re not in Arkansas, check with your state department of education – this type of resource should be available in every state. Savvy Source – The preschool section of the Savvy Source website has a nice collection of preschool resources, including reviews and information … Read entire article »
On Education: Part 1 – The Mindset
Back in August, my friend Lucy sent me a list of topics she would like to see me cover in my blog. Her number six item was, “The public school vs. private school quandary that is Little Rock.” At the time, that issue was already swirling around in my head, but now, it has a presence in my brain of tornadic proportions. It’s going to take more than one blog post to cover this one… I grew up in public schools in the Midwest. In fact, in most places I lived, that was the only option. You went to the school you lived closest to, and all the other kids at the school lived nearby too. I turned 5 at the end of June, and my mom took me down to … Read entire article »
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