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What are the things you should look for in great preschools? San Jose parents believe that a great preschool allows children to learn through manipulating materials or interacting with other children. A preschool is also as great as its teacher, who must be supportive, patient, and provide equal attention to each child. Of course, outdoor playtime is never sacrificed for educational instruction; a preschool should always give children enough time to run and play outside. So if you're looking for a preschool for your child, start with these three institutions, as they are wonderful examples of what a great preschool should be like.

Alphabet Soup Preschool

Since 1981, the family-run Alphabet Soup Preschool has been providing San Jose kids with "educated entertainment." During a typical day at the school, children will learn the ABCs, 123s, and social skills through games, songs, and other age-appropriate activities. For instance, the school throws tea parties so kids can learn table manners, and events like the holiday gift exchange is a great opportunity for kids practice their thank you's. What parents love most about Alphabet Soup are their early childhood educators, who are clearly skilled at what they do. They provide the schoolroom with so much warmth and joy, parents and kids actually feel a little sad when it's time to graduate.

Tomorrow Montessori

"Montessori" preschools are a dime a dozen these days, but if you want your child to experience a real Montessori education, consider Tomorrow Montessori. Their preschool program is traditionally Montessori, with a strong emphasis on Practical Life - that is, play-like activities that teach a child to become independent and in control of his or her own life. Practical Life exercises is not that much different from everyday activities; your child will do tasks like polishing, sweeping, buttoning, and snapping. The only difference is that your child will be using special Montessori materials to accomplish these activities, and the materials are designed to provide the foundation for complex academic exercises. In addition to these activities, Tomorrow Montessori incorporates mathematics, reading, and language into their fun preschool curriculum. There's also a wonderful outdoor playground where children learn about nature by working with a garden. If you've got an infant in the family, this school is definitely worth looking into as they also have a curriculum for infants and toddlers.

Precious Preschool

At the heart of the Almaden Valley in South San Jose is a precious, family-run preschool that has been educating young children for over 30 years. Precious Preschool offers much more than day care - they have a solid preschool curriculum that focuses on a child's complete development through play and structured activities. Each child can choose from a wide variety of engaging activities, which are designed to prepare them for kindergarten and beyond. Parents love the fact that teachers take time to talk to them and give them updates on their child's progress. As for the kids, they love the cozy, home-like environment of the school as well as the fantastic outdoor playground.