Looking for a good and safe pre-school for my 3 year old son in the Portage, Valparaiso area. A must: Looking for a school that actually teaches and doesn't just let them play the whole time. Thank you for any assistance you can give.
I recently looken into this and found Portage childcare center. Starting in aug they have a pre-school program for 2hrs a day your choice of 3,4,5 days a week. I will be enrolling my 4yr old this fall, but they offer it for younger children as well.
Hi, C..
I would highly recommend TLC at Trinity Lutheran Church in Valpo. My first 2 kids went there, one for 5 days a week and one for 3 days and, this fall, I have a third child going to the 3 day program. At this age, it's a good mix of basic academics (training them in the right way to hold a pencil, for example) as well as play, story and circle time. I've been very pleased. You would want to contact Cindy Mueller. She is the director. Good Luck!
I loved the Preschool run by the portage parks department. But You need to register quickly or get on a waiting list.
It is well worth it. Also the Discovery pre school through the YMCA is or was very good. It has been a few years since I've used them. The park dept was more affordable but the Y is not bad and depending on your income has a sliding scale I think. Anyway they were both very good for my kids. They are part time though, not a daycare service.
Best of Luck
Peggy Portage resident.
I have heard that Little Lambs in Valparaiso is a good school. Also you want to look for a pre-school that does let the children play. That's the best way for children of preschool age to learn.
