1. What are your hours of operation?
Hours vary according to school. Please get in touch with the campus of your interest to inquire school hours.
2. When can families visit the center?
Parker-Chase has an open door policy for parents with children enrolled in the program. Parents and approved visitors are welcome here throughout the day. If you are wanting to visit the school as a prospective parent, you can either call and schedule a tour or drop by at your convenience.
3. What is NAEYC Accreditation?
The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) has developed standards to define and recognize quality child care programs. In order to be accredited, a child care program must meet a variety of strict criteria, including having a well-trained faculty, good staff-child ratios and group sizes, and a comprehensive curriculum, as well as meet stringent health and safety standards. The program must also provide meaningful opportunities for family involvement.
Most of our schools are NAEYC-certified and all exceed state standards for education.
4. Are meals provided at the center?
Absolutely! Mealtime is a vital part of your child’s day, where they not only receive their daily nutritional requirements but also learn new skills and interact with other children. Our family-style meals provide your child with opportunities for self-help and growth, while also fostering important social skills. We are dedicated to accommodating your child’s special dietary needs and family preferences.
5. How do you handle discipline?
We regard each instance of undesirable behavior as an important moment for teaching. When a child under the age of two does something inappropriate, we let the child know that what he/she did was inappropriate and then show them an appropriate choice. So if a child hit a friend, we would model and talk to them about how to be gentle with friends. Increasingly, we can discuss the problem with the child and offer alternatives. Our goal is to help children learn to make the right decision rather than just do what they are told. We teach the right behavior using supportive discussion and appropriate consequences. We establish clear, firm standards for behavior that children can follow and help them conform to these standards through teaching.
6. What is project-based learning?
Parker-Chase Preschool utilizes a project-based learning model (PBL) in our curriculum. PBL is an educational approach where students explore real-world problems and challenges through dynamic projects. Rather than focusing solely on traditional instruction, PBL encourages students to engage in interactive learning by investigating complex questions, problems, or tasks over an extended period.
This hands-on, inquiry-driven method emphasizes student collaboration and creativity, as learners often work in groups to solve problems or create meaningful outcomes. By making learning relevant and applicable to everyday life, PBL fosters a deeper understanding of subjects and encourages critical thinking.
The benefits of Project-Based Learning include:
- Deeper understanding and retention of content through hands-on experience.
- Critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills.
- Collaboration and communication among students.
- Independent learning and time management skills.
- Opportunities for real-world application of knowledge.
- Increased confidence and a sense of ownership over their learning.
- Personalized learning, catering to individual interests and strengths.
- Fostering a love for learning by making education engaging and meaningful.
Learn more about our curriculum on our curriculum page.
