Trying to find a good preschool for your child can often seem a difficult and daunting task. While each child is different and may thrive in somewhat different environments, a great option for most children is a private preschool. These schools are run separately than public preschools and can offer things for you and your child that public preschools cannot. This article will discuss 3 reasons why you should consider enrolling your child in a private preschool. 

Parent Involvement

As a parent to a young child, you likely really want to be involved in their education. Preschool is when their foundational education for the rest of their lives is being created, and you want to be there to ensure that they are getting off on the right foot. Since private preschools are paid for by parents, they are allowed much more of a say in their child's education and what goes on day to day in preschool. You may also be able to help within your child's preschool more, so you feel that you are contributing to your child's, and other children's, education. This can bring you a great deal of comfort to know that your child is in a learning environment that you approve of.

Small Class Sizes

 The general ratio for student to teacher in a public school is around 17:1, whereas the general ratio in a private school is 9:1. This 8-student difference is huge when it comes to creating a successful  learning environment for your child. They will be able to receive more personalized time with their teacher, helping them to better learn and understand things that they otherwise may not have. Also, because class sizes are so small, your child may feel more of a sense of community with the other students and will feel like they belong amongst them and aren't loss in the shuffle. 

Specialized Teaching Methods May Be Used

Since private preschools aren't required to follow all of the state laws that public preschools are required to, they have a lot more freedom when it comes to the teaching methods that they choose to use within their classrooms. Some preschools are religion based, so religion is going to be a big part of your child's learning while they are in school. Other methods such as the Montessori or Waldorf methods may also be implemented in these preschools to allow children a somewhat different, yet effective, learning angle while in the classroom. 

For more information, contact a company like Montessori Greenhouse School.