Opinion on Small Beginnings - Overland Park

I have 2 1/2 yr old that currently goes to Small Beginnings. He LOVES it!!! We interviewed about 4 or 5 in southern Johnson County and are very particular about where my son goes, who he associates with and what he's learning. We choose Small Beginnings as there's so much extra to do. Each class has it's own playground and I love the security system they have set up. There have music classes, sports, pre-kwon do classes, etc. for an extra fee. But my son want's to do it soooo bad so we will.

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I homeschool my daughter and it allows me to teach her all day about things that interest her. She excels in drawing, she is at least 2 grades ahead of where she is supposed to be. I think that if I had put her in a school or a daycare the teachers wouldn't have allowed her to excel in what she was really good at. With homeschooling I could let her draw as much as she wanted to and we would get an art curriculum from Nelson Atkins Art Museum. Because I knew what interested her I could tie in art into all of her subjects and she would understand it better. All children think differently and they learn differently, a teacher teaches the same thing to all of their children and teaches it the same way. I think that is how some children fall behind in certain subjects. But with homeschooling if I think she is falling behind I can just swich my method until I can find out what works for her. If you can't homeschool, which a lot of people can't, try integrating science and the solar sysytem into his writing when your at home. It takes a lot of creativity and work but when you see your child put things together in his mind it is really exciting. There is a ton of easy homeschooling curriculum out there and you can make your home a place for learning.

I have a three you old little boy that has been at Small Beginnings since he was 19 months old. I have been very amazed at how much my child has learned and advanced in the time he has been there. The facility is very nice. I have been very happy with most of the teachers we have had, but my only disappointment has been the turnover of the teachers and aids that have seemed to happen in the time we have been there. The turn-over has been at the younger level however. I have a friend that has had two children go through the 4 year old classes her and she loves it and loves the teachers in that program. I have heard wonderful things about the 4 year old and Pre-K teachers. I believe they have a great and challenging program and lots of activites and options for the kids. I would do a tour and observe the classes and meet the teachers and see what you think.

It's funny you should ask this question.....my twin sons are going to be starting at Small Beginnings in the fall. They will be 3 at the end of September, so they will be in the 3-4 year old class (dinosaur room, I think?). I would also be very interested to hear from anyone whose children will be going there, or have been there!! We have toured the school, and were very impressed with the facility and it's offerings. Unfortunately, I don't personally have any experience with the school or teachers(yet), and would welcome any information. I am really looking forward to starting my boys for a couple days a week. I think it will be good for them to spend some time away from me (and vice versa)!:)

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