At School of Wonder we take pride in knowing that we have been a part of Laredo's growth for over 40 years.  We are thankful of the trust you have given us as we help to develop tomorrow's leaders through our day care center, pre school and early learning center located in Laredo, TX. 

We provide a dynamic learning curriculum for your children specializing in the development of creativity, discipline, and positive study habits.  Most importantly, we strive to nourish those qualities in a warm and loving environment.  We pleases us most about our success here at School of Wonder is the smiles we put on our students' faces as we help them develop, and the pride we see in their moms and dads as they watch their kids' accomplishments exceed their expectations. 

Visit our outstanding learning center to see all of the programs offered

School of wonder is licensed by the State of Texas and employs only outstanding certified teachers.  We offer a low student/teacher ratio with a fully equipped library, computer lab and classroom and playground monitors.  We have educational programs for newborns through kindergarten as well as degreed music and dance instructors for all ages.  Hot nutritional meals and snacks are provided daily.  Spanish classes are available and we have an after school program for your older children. 

We heartedly welcome you to come visit us today, or call us for more information. 

What to Consider When Choosing a Preschool

1. Credentials.  Currently, only Georgia and Oklahoma offer free preschool to all the kids in their state.  Most preschools are privately run.  That means they make their own rules.  Make sure the schools you are considering employ teachers that have earned early childhood education degrees.  Ask if he school itself is accredited.  For more information, go to www.naeyc.org, the website for the National Association for the Education of Young Children.

2. Hours.  There's a difference between day care and preschool.  Day care often offers more hours for kids of working parents, in a less scheduled environment.  Preschool programs tend to be shorter, and more structured.  Decide your needs and look for a program that correlates. 

3. Discipline.  We all hope to raise perfect angels, but let's get real - a major part of young development is testing boundaries.  Ask how the school deals with behavior such as hitting or biting.  Ask how they deal with conflict - do they believe children should work things out themselves?  Do they believe in "time outs"?  It's important that you agree with a school's disciplinary approach and trust their judgment - small children have a hard time with mixed messages. 

4. Nutrition.  One of the great things about preschool is that children are positively influenced by their peers - they may not touch fruit at home, but if everyone else is eating apples, they might be coerced to try them.  Of course, they may also be negatively influenced.  Does the school provide lunch and/or snacks or will you pack them from home?  If they supply the goods, ask what they serve.  Pretzels and cheese cubes, or cookies and milk?  Don;t choose a school with a teacher who loves to bake if you don't want your kids eating sweets.  If your child has food allergies, make sure they can ensure their safety. 

5. Look at the Art.  A picture is worth a thousand words, so look at what's hanging on the walls.  Does everything look the same?  Is all the crayon within the lines?  Some schools emphasize facts: "Trees are green."  Others encourage imagination: "Interesting.  I've never seen a baby growing on a tree before!" 

6. Visiting.  Does the school have an open door policy?  Can parents visit at any time, or are there set days for observation? 

7. Safety.  How does the school ensure student safety?  How do they keep track of pickups at the end of the day? 

8. Philosophy.  More brain development occurs in the first five years of life than at any point thereafter.  Educators have different views and approaches, even as early as the preschool years.  Some schools are completely "play based," others have kids as young as three or four tracing numbers and letters to prepare them for kindergarten.  It all comes down to learning style. 

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