Anyone know anything about opening up a pre-school??

Brian and Marie Posted: Feb 03, 2008 12:05 AM

Anyone know anything about opening up a pre-school??

Just curious!!

PegaLega Posted: Feb 03, 2008 12:26 AM

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nope, but I think it would be fun

GraceAndAdam Posted: Feb 03, 2008 12:55 PM

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no, but it sounds like it would be fun! One of my professors was a retired pre-school teacher, and she always seemed to be so happy.
Maybe you could try calling some local pre-schools and asking what credentials they need to be able to open. You could even pretend you're a parent looking to enroll your child.

Brian and Marie Posted: Feb 03, 2008 12:58 PM

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Posted by GraceAndAdam

no, but it sounds like it would be fun! One of my professors was a retired pre-school teacher, and she always seemed to be so happy.
Maybe you could try calling some local pre-schools and asking what credentials they need to be able to open. You could even pretend you're a parent looking to enroll your child.

Thanks- sounds like a good idea!! I'm thinking of going to tour some pre-schools too to see how they set em up!! I'm so excited!!

GraceAndAdam Posted: Feb 03, 2008 01:05 PM

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Touring some schools sounds like a really good idea! Good luck!

bettybcafe Posted: Feb 03, 2008 01:12 PM

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Sounds like a lot of fun! Good luck with that...that would be awesome!

HamptonsBride Posted: Feb 03, 2008 01:16 PM

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i would check with New York State...i am sure they have info on a website that lists requirements & necessary permits to operate!

portjeffbride Posted: Feb 03, 2008 01:25 PM

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Posted by HamptonsBride

i would check with New York State...i am sure they have info on a website that lists requirements & necessary permits to operate!

yeah, that's what I was going to say.... NYS and the dept of ed.... I'm sure there's a lot of licensing involved... after all, it's a school, which is a step above day care....

Brian and Marie Posted: Feb 03, 2008 02:20 PM

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Posted by portjeffbride

Posted by HamptonsBride

i would check with New York State...i am sure they have info on a website that lists requirements & necessary permits to operate!

yeah, that's what I was going to say.... NYS and the dept of ed.... I'm sure there's a lot of licensing involved... after all, it's a school, which is a step above day care....

I'm actually looking to open one up in North Carolina! There's actually no pre-schools there. I mean they have them within the daycares but none that are strictly a pre-school, where you send your kid there to learn not to be babysat! My parents said they'd help us with the funding so my dream might just become a reality!!

rmsgirl Posted: Feb 03, 2008 02:26 PM

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Check out the website for NAEYC (National Association for Early Childhood Education). They are the primary authority in the field and publish a lot of great resource pamphlets and books.

Brian and Marie Posted: Feb 03, 2008 03:16 PM

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Posted by rmsgirl

Check out the website for NAEYC (National Association for Early Childhood Education). They are the primary authority in the field and publish a lot of great resource pamphlets and books.

THANK YOU!!

rmsgirl Posted: Feb 03, 2008 03:24 PM

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You're welcome!

I'm a preschool director at a small non-profit, but I've never opened a school on my own. North Carolina might be a good place, because the costs in NY (rent, insurance, salaries, etc) are pretty high.

donegal419 Posted: Feb 03, 2008 03:45 PM

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Posted by rmsgirl

Check out the website for NAEYC (National Association for Early Childhood Education). They are the primary authority in the field and publish a lot of great resource pamphlets and books.

yes, i was going to suggest this as well. any pre-school worth their 'salt' has been given accrediation by NAEYC. in addition, you as the director and your teachers should hold degrees in Early Childhood education. A certain percentage of the staff must have this degree and certification for it to be propperly licensed by the state. teacher aides and assistants don't need a degree, but should have at least some college credits in early childhood education (usually an associates).

GOOD LUCK!

I've taught pre-school. please FM if you have questions.

Brian and Marie Posted: Feb 03, 2008 03:47 PM

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Posted by donegal419

Posted by rmsgirl

Check out the website for NAEYC (National Association for Early Childhood Education). They are the primary authority in the field and publish a lot of great resource pamphlets and books.

yes, i was going to suggest this as well. any pre-school worth their 'salt' has been given accrediation by NAEYC. in addition, you as the director and your teachers should hold degrees in Early Childhood education. A certain percentage of the staff must have this degree and certification for it to be propperly licensed by the state. teacher aides and assistants don't need a degree, but should have at least some college credits in early childhood education (usually an associates).

GOOD LUCK!

I've taught pre-school. please FM if you have questions.

THANKS for all your advice!!