An open conversation with the parents of preschoolers

Dear Parents,

There has been a great deal of confusion among parents over what is the best kind of preschool for young children. Maybe your child's preschool:

1.  Promises that your 4 year old will leave their program reading.
2.  Fills your child's day with "specials" like music, dance, Spanish, and gym. 
3.  Decorates the classrooms with store bought posters of the alphabet, shapes and colors.
4.  Sends home crafty projects every day. 

Or maybe it offers all of the above.

Guess what?

NONE of these is representative of quality. None.

These schools are doing what they think you want, not what is best for children.
Oddly enough, the teachers want to do what is best, but are worried that you will pull your child out if you think the school isn't "academic" enough.  So they continue to perpetuate this facade.

Who am I and why am I telling you this?

I'm an early childhood specialist.  And because someone has to stop the madness. 

Pass this along to friends of yours.  Send a link to your sister-in-law, your boss...anyone with young children.
And come back soon.  We've got lots to talk about.  You bring questions.  I'll bring research.