The Benefits of Choosing a Community Preschool
As parents, grandparents, and caregivers, you have many choices to make about your child’s early education. Should you send your child to preschool or keep them home? What is the difference between daycare and traditional preschools? How do you know when your child is ready to begin preschool?
We talk to a lot of families as they explore their preschool options. Our incredible community is full of great preschools–so why do so many people enjoy having their children at Wooddale Community Nursery School?
There are many benefits of choosing a small, community preschool! Here are some of the reasons our families love our school.
Great relationships
Wooddale Community Nursery School is more than just a preschool–it’s a community. The teachers and families work together to create something special each year. Parents get to know each other at pick-up and drop-off, but they also have the chance to spend time together during special events and programs.
Families also get to know their child’s teacher well. We love having time to connect with families every day and throughout the year! We also love hearing about the lifelong friendships that have started right here at Wooddale.
Small class sizes
At WCNS, we’re lucky to have four dedicated teachers and 30 or fewer students. We can get to know each child well and connect with each of them every day because of our low teacher-to-student ratio. Students get to know their teacher and all other staff well, allowing them to feel comfortable and cared for in school.
Community involvement
Community is important at Wooddale–it’s even in our name! We invite special local guests to school to share science, music, stories, art, and more throughout the year. While we had to take a break from field trips due to Covid in recent years, we will resume taking field trips in 2023/24–and we’re very excited!
We believe that it’s important that kids know that they’re part of a loving, thriving community. We take every opportunity to introduce new experiences, traditions, and knowledge from our vibrant community throughout the year.
Consistent staff
Wooddale Community Nursery School has provided play-based preschool in St. Louis Park for nearly two decades. Our incredible director, Sue, was one of the founders of WCNS and has guided her staff for the past five years as teachers Julie, Karita, and Christina transitioned into these roles. We are a strong, dedicated team with a lot of education and experience in early education–and we’re so excited to carry on WCNS traditions for years to come.
Traditions
Wooddale Community Nursery School was founded on the belief that playing, being nurtured and challenged, and developing social skills are essential to success in school and life. Many WCNS traditions remain unchanged, allowing generations of kids to have the same incredible experiences.
We love hearing “big kids” who attended WCNS as they fondly remember the Thanksgiving Feast, acting out Caps For Sale, singing our fun, traditional songs, and more.
Learn More About Our Play-Based Community Preschool
If you or someone you love is looking for a wonderful preschool in Minneapolis, Edina, or St. Louis Park, please get in touch or fill out an application. We would love to answer any questions you have about our play-based preschool in St. Louis Park. Call or email anytime!