First-Time Parents?

Are you new to Childcare and Preschool?

Whether you are a first-time parent, or a first time parent to child care and preschool, we want to make sure you are well-prepared and know what things to look for in a quality program. We know you have many options when it comes to choosing childcare for your child, so searching can sometimes be stressful.

As you begin your search, quality of care is an important factor in your decision. At Chesterfield Academy, we like to think of ourselves as an extension of your family, providing top-notch care for every child that comes through our doors. We know that it's not just academics and curriculum parents are interested in; it's also nurturing and loving teachers who engage and interact with your child in a caring way.

It is very normal to feel uncertain about leaving your child in someone else's care. We feel that by building strong relationships with our parents and children, most of the anxiety and uncertainty fades as you become more comfortable and trusting of us here at Chesterfield Academy.

Below are some of the qualities parents are looking for in a child care facility or preschool. Chesterfield Academy meets all of these expectations and goes above and beyond in many of the areas!

Flexible Schedule Options

"My family needs flexibility in a childcare program. I want the option of half-day care or preschool, even for my infant! I need a school that can work with me to create a schedule that meets my family's needs and that is open later to accommodate my commute from work."

Communication

"It is important to me that my child's teacher and management are available to talk with me each day. I want to receive daily written communication that I can use as a tool to know what my child is learning each day. I expect to have Parent Teacher Conferences and that the teachers will be tracking and documenting my child's individual developmental milestones."

Clean, Safe Environment

"When I walk into my child's school I want it to be bright and inviting! I want it to have a pleasant smell and for cleanliness to be a priority to the center. I need to know that the school is a secure environment, where management is in control of who enters the building and who my child is released to."

Ratios and Supervision

"The teacher-child ratio in my child's classroom needs to be low enough that my child is properly supervised at all times, including naptime and outside, and that my child receives individual care and attention throughout the day."

Education

"I need to be confident that my child is being educated and that he is excelling in the program. Access to the weekly Lesson Plan, as well as other ways to include me in my child's education, are essential to me. I want to have opportunities to meet with my child's teacher to discuss his development. I expect the center to have visible signs of learning throughout."

High Quality of Service, Price

"I expect to pay a fair price for my child's care and education. I need to know that the tuition I am paying is competitive and that I have a guarantee of satisfaction. I want a place where high quality of service is not only promised, but received each and every day."

Parent Involvement

"Feeling connected to my child's school is important to me! I want to be invited to activities in my child's classroom. I want to have the opportunity outside of the typical drop off and pick up times to interact with the teachers and management. I need to know that my family is valued as a whole and that I am participating in my child's journey through preschool."

Loving, Nurturing Environment

"I want my child and I to be welcomed each day and for the center to feel warm and inviting. I expect that the teachers will not only be educated, but also truly love what they do! I want to have peace of mind so I can reach my goals each day. I want a professional atmosphere in a home like environment."

Whether you choose Chesterfield Academy or another child care provider, you will need a partner who will work with you and your child to educate and nurture your family's needs.

Please call us or stop by for a tour! Come see what sets us apart from the rest!