Education: Preschool info night planned for Feb. 5

Event to feature 12 South Valley preschools


By Staff Reports

One of the most important investments one can make is a high-quality education for your child, and that begins with choosing a preschool that is a good fit for your family.

To support families’ awareness of local options, Mount Madonna School will host a free, family-friendly Preschool Information Night. Twelve preschools serving south county are expected to share information about their programs at the event.

“The Preschool Information Night is a great place to introduce parents to all the preschool options in Morgan Hill and Gilroy,” said Jennie Tucker, recreation manager of the Centennial Recreation Center and former director of the city of Morgan Hill’s preschool program.

Choosing the right program to support their child’s needs and development is a significant decision.

Stratford School’s preschool program lays the foundation for students to develop core competencies focused on collaboration, creativity, communication and critical thinking.

Active learning, through direct, hands-on experiences with people, materials and ideas is the foundation of early education programs at The Children’s Courtyard.

Morgan Hill Parent Child Nursery School is a cooperative institution owned and administered by parents who desire greater involvement in their children’s first school experience.

Mount Madonna School’s natural environment inspires learning, play and social-emotional wellness in students preschool through grade 12. The Montessori-influenced preschool features a low child-to-teacher ratio.

Footsteps Preschool is committed to equipping children by presenting the Word of God and meeting them at their age level while also emphasizing fun.

At the city of Morgan Hill Recreation Preschool, children engage in hands-on learning through art, music, language, reading and math readiness and motor-skill activities.

Oakwood School’s curriculum is a developmental program based on a sequence of skills and focuses on developing the whole child, emphasizing social, intellectual, academic, emotional and physical growth.

Kiddie Academy’s curriculum is designed to nurture, educate and inspire children.

Hearts & Hands provides Christ-centered loving care in a safe environment.


Details: Linda Manzur at (408) 846-4042 or visit www.mountmadonnaschool.org/preschoolinformationnight