Pre-K Education

[cedarman]

I am looking at what Pre-K education options are available in the Fairfax, Georgia, St. Albans area for 4 yr olds (Private school options, peoples recommendations??)

[tfence]

Going Places Learning Center 849-9030 behind J&L hardware

[CLach]

Our two children have attended Going Places since they were babies (now 5 and 2 1/2) and they both love it there.  Teachers do a great job as well as the owners.  I recommend it. 

[ASDuling]

My daughter went to Main Street School in St. Albans when she was 3 and 4. It's a great program and she was well-prepared for Kindergarten this year.

[Family of 5]

Hello --

We have had a wonderful private pre-K experience.  Please feel free to call us: 802-735-5109.

[slpott]

I hear little academy is wonderful and very sought out.

[Kelly]

I have a 4 year old at Going Places Learning Center.  We really like it.  The teachers are great!

[cedarman]

i've heard good things about Going Places, but I think I need to look more in St. Albans.  I work in Rouses Point, NY, so with travel time, almost any delay on my trip home would make me late for pick-up    I appreciate the suggestions.

Has anyone had experience with Blooming Minds or Little Einsteins in St. Albans?

[ASDuling]

You can also go to the Building Bright Futures web site at http://buildingbrightfutures.org/  Child Care Information System (BFIS) and look up Preschool/child care options in Franklin County. It provides a lot of info about each facility. I found it very helpful. Good luck!

[tfence]

Although Building Bright Futures is a great place to start. They give you a list of the chilcare available that is governed by the VT. This will weed out the ones that are running illegally. They do not in anyway have any information on the quality of care. They do have a violation section that is added onto by the number of visits you get from the states licenser and the longer you are in business the more chances you have for additional violations. That never come off. The licensers have to put something down for their own job justification.  In addition, like many people in a powerfull positions, they tend to add personal emotions of power into their jobs. (if they don't like you, you will pay for it) (if they like you personally, you will never have a violation). So, if you are choosing childcare. Word of mouth is the best way to go. Same goes true for many other trades and services. Go for a few tours. Trust your gut. When your child starts, spend a lot of time visiting during the transition period. It is recommende that you get involved with your center on a regular basis. It is welcomed in most centers. This is just my opinion. Bright Futures is a great organization and we are glad to have it in place for the safety of our children. Like every organization there is some flaws in it.