Why Learning Through Play is the Best Approach for Preschoolers in La Cañada Flintridge
Introduction: The Secret to Preschool Success? Learning Through Play! If you’re a parent in La Cañada Flintridge, you probably want your child to: ✅ Develop strong academic skills✅ Build confidence and social skills✅ Stay active, curious, and engaged in learning But...
Public vs. Private Preschool: Which One is Best for Your Child?
Introduction: The Big Preschool Debate Choosing the right preschool is one of the biggest decisions parents make. One of the first questions you might ask is: 💭 Should I choose a public preschool or a private preschool for my child? Both options have their pros and...
Why Preschool is Essential for Kids in La Cañada Flintridge, CA (And How to Choose the Best One)
Introduction: The Growing Demand for Quality Preschool in La Cañada Flintridge If you're a parent in La Cañada Flintridge, CA, you already know how important early childhood education is. With families prioritizing academic excellence and emotional development,...
The Power of Snack Time: More Than Just A Bite to Eat
Preschool days are filled with excitement, learning, and exploration. But amidst the busyschedule, one essential part of the day can often be overlooked—snack time. More than just abreak to refuel, snack time plays a crucial role in a child’s growth, development, and...
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What we do at LCPS: Philosophy and Scheduling
Every day your child chooses their own activity. They follow their friends, or their own lead, and they are respected for how they play. We keep a close eye on children and never allow physical or verbal aggression. We use "growl and grumble" as a phrase to express...
Private Pre-K vs. Public T-K Pros and Cons
Choosing between a Private preschool Pre-K and a public school T-K can be a difficult decision. Both offer various options with their advantages and disadvantages. Here is what I see in both programs. Pre-K is offered in a private preschool setting, with teachers...
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Why Quality Matters
Parents may find themselves wondering what programs provide the highest quality for their children. To answer that we have to explore what is "High Quality" child care and education is in early childhood. Teachers who are developmentally, individually and culturally...
Three Key Reasons to Enroll Your Child in Preschool: A Guide for Parents
Understanding the importance of early childhood education is crucial for parents. Preschool, the first step in your child's educational journey, offers more than just basic learning. It's a unique environment where young minds are nurtured to grow in various...
Early Childhood Education Teachers You Can Trust
Every single one of our wonderful early childhood education teachers and helpers here at La Canada has had abundant experience with children just your preschool child’s age. We understand what calms them down, how preschool students learn best, how they like to have...
Supporting Preschool Students Through Change
As grown-ups, we know that change is constant. Life is a series of changes, some quicker than others, some gradual, and some easier than others—but, for many of our preschool-aged students, the step into an early childhood preschool and learning center is the very...
Zoo Phonics: Learning the Alphabet Through Fun
At La Canada Preschool, we teach our students the alphabet through Zoo Phonics, a nationally recognized program that offers children the opportunity to learn their letters through creativity, song, and fun. Within the Zoo Phonics program, the development of early...
Where Preschool Feels Like Home
La Canada Preschool is a unique environment, designed to feel warm and inviting for your child. There’s nothing uptight or cold about it, and “intimidating” isn’t in its vocabulary. Our home for learning was built in 1939, but it wasn’t a preschool then—it was a...
Choosing the Right Preschool For Your Child
One of the best blessings a child could ask for is a parent who worries about them. Carefully sifting through potential preschools for your child is the first step towards finding them that special, one-in-a-lifetime place that can comfort, support, and uplift them...
Kindergarten: How do we prepare?
Last week I went visited a public school kindergarten, and I was amazed at the expectations as well as sad to see the lack of activities that allowed for free choice or play. Instead, children were asked to sit and work for almost the entire morning, with the...
What should I expect when I tour LCPS?
Touring a preschool tells you everything you need to know, something you cannot get virtually. Our high-quality early childhood education for your child begins with a preschool one on one tour with the director Debbie Ficarra. You'll have 20 to 30 minutes to see the...
Happy Preschool Teacher, Happy Children
At La Canada Preschool you’ll find very happy teachers. Maybe it’s the fact they love what they do and love who they work with on a daily basis. Each teacher begins their day with warm greetings from our positive directors, Miss Debbie and Mr. Hugo* who are married by...
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School Hours
Weekends: Closed