Recently I have been talking to couple collegues of mine since they are looking to send their kids to daycare/preschool/montesorri.
I was just curious on finding out the differences between them and I came across the following:
Day Care Centers are generally for the purpose of caring for children on an all-day basis. Nursery Schools are generally experiences in socialization and play. Preschools are oriented toward educational experiences combined with socialization and play. In most preschools the children are taught educational concepts in a group by a teacher. In a Montessori Preschool the children learn concepts spontaneously as they work independently with the many materials in their environment.
At age 2 ½ – 3 ½ a special sense of order, concentration, coordination, and independence begin to emerge. This time is ideal to begin a child’s training in Montessori as he is at the perfect period to build a strong foundation for future learning. Tuition in Montessori is much higher than other areas.
I hope I remember to look at this blog when I have to send Sid