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Preschools in Fort Wayne IN


NameAddressPhone


Abacus Childcare/Early Lrng6726 Pointe Inverness Way
Fort Wayne, IN 46804
View Map(260)432-8737

Allen County Youth Svc Ctr11805 Lima Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46818
View Map(260)449-3561

Ascension Lutheran School8811 Saint Joe Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46835
View Map(260)486-5793

Beautiful Savior Lutheran Chr11228 Coldwater Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46845
View Map(260)637-3475

Beniot Academy3029 E Paulding Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46816
View Map(260)447-5121

Bethlehem Lutheran School3705 S Anthony Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN 46806
View Map(260)456-3587

Blackhawk Christian School7400 E State Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN 46815
View Map(260)493-7400

Buschor Hear Preschool Ctr3622 Stafford Dr
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
View Map(260)425-7359

Canterbury School5601 Covington Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46804
View Map(260)432-7776

Emmanuel-St Michael School1123 Union St
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
View Map(260)422-6712

Fort Wayne Christian Schools1800 Laverne Ave
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
View Map(260)424-4523

Holy Cross Lutheran Church3425 Crescent Ave
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
View Map(260)483-3173

Most Precious Blood Catholic1529 Barthold St
Fort Wayne, IN 46808
View Map(260)424-4832

Queen Of Angels Catholic1600 W State Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN 46808
View Map(260)483-8214

St John The Baptist Catholic4500 Fairfield Ave
Fort Wayne, IN 46807
View Map(260)456-3321

St John's Lutheran Chr School725 W Washington Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
View Map(260)426-4193

St Joseph Catholic School11521 Us Highway 27 S
Fort Wayne, IN 46816
View Map(260)639-3580

St Joseph Catholic School2211 Brooklyn Ave
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
View Map(260)432-4000

St Jude's Catholic School2110 Pemberton Dr
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
View Map(260)484-4611

St Paul's Lutheran Church1126 Barr St
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
View Map(260)423-2496

St Peter School7810 Maysville Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46815
View Map(260)749-5811

St Therese Catholic School2222 Lower Huntington Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46819
View Map(260)747-2343

Suburban Bethlehem School6318 W California Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46818
View Map(260)483-9371

Trinity Elementary School1636 Saint Marys Ave
Fort Wayne, IN 46808
View Map(260)426-4292

Unity Lutheran School5401 S Calhoun St
Fort Wayne, IN 46807
View Map(260)744-0459

Zion Lutheran Academy2313 Hanna St
Fort Wayne, IN 46803
View Map(260)745-2979

Fort Wayne, Indiana Preschools

Looking for the right preschool for your child can seem like a daunting task. That's why we here at Pre-K Smarties have compiled a comprehensive directory of Fort Wayne IN preschools. We also give you plenty of information on what to look for as you evaluate all your options. Every child is different and hence not every one will want or need to choose the same preschool. Only you can know what's truly best for you and your child, but we can sure help you in the decision-making process. Here are a few things you want to keep in mind as you do your research:

  • Curriculum/Teaching Methods

    Some schools tout their academic rigor, standardized test scores, and promise your child will be reading years ahead of their peers. Others focus on fun, social development, and building positive relationships. Still other are focused on and incorporate a certain activity, such as dance, gymnastics, musical instruments, or other sports and hobbies. It's important to remember that your child is unique and to focus on what is best for him/her. Some kids need more structure and discipline, while others needs to have a place to run around and burn off all that excess energy. Some might be bored and crave intellectual challenges. But pre-school is just that - a time to prepare for school and the classrooms they'll be attending for the next couple decades. Don't be in too big of a rush to learn reading and math, without a solid foundation and healthy development in other aspects of life as well.

  • Price

    Remember, it's not just the total dollars you're spending that matter. You also need to consider the value of what you are getting, so that you avoid comparing apples to oranges. How many hours a day of instruction is your child receiving? How many total days do they attend class throughout the entire year? You may be making a mistake if you just compare the monthly costs. What is the teacher to child ratio? How qualified are the teachers (and remember, a certification or license doesn't necessarily mean the teacher is well-qualified)? All these factors will come into play as you evaluate the value you're getting for what you're paying.

  • Convenience

    How flexible is the preschool with you and your child's needs. Are they across the street, or across town? Is your child put into a lock step academic pipeline, or are the teaching style and materials catered to your child's needs? You need to make sure you're not placing unnecessary burdens on you and your family. It might make sense to coordinate with your neighbors down the street so that you can carpool together and not have to spend 30 minutes each day driving around town through traffic. You also don't want to get fined by the minute if you're late picking your kids up.

Steps to find the right preschool in Fort Wayne IN:

Here are some steps to follow as you begin 'doing your homework' on which is the right preschool for you preschooler:

  1. Check out the preschool's website -

    You can quickly narrow down your search by browsing the websites for many of the preschools in Fort Wayne. There you will be able to find some basic information, such as location, hours available, costs, a calendar of days in session, contact info, etc. Look for a mission statement or teaching philosophy to see if you share the values the school emphasizes.

  2. Read online reviews -

    You can find reviews and feedback in lots of places, but remember to take anything you read online with a grain of salt. It might be a school employee that wrote that raving review, or even other competing pre k schools in Fort Wayne, Indiana trying to do a smear campaign by making up criticisms. Look at quite a few and you'll be able to get a sense for what types of experiences others have had, but remember that it's just a small sample you're looking at.

  3. Ask your friends with pre k children in Fort Wayne IN-

    Chances are you have friends or family in the area that have sent one or several of their children to some preschools in Fort Wayne IN. You might have some specific questions to ask, but you'll also find that by talking to other parents about what they liked and didn't like about the preschools their children went to, that there's some things you didn't even consider. It's great to get the perspective of someone else who has been there and done that.

  4. Drop by for an impromptu tour of prek schools in Fort Wayne-

    One of the best ways to find out if a preschool is a good fit for your child is to visit the school in person. Make sure to come on a day when they are in session and during teaching hours, so that you can observe class time and teachers in action. While there, you can ask about other families in the neighborhood who you might know and whom you could talk to about their experience with the school. Typically, around 10 in the morning is a good time to visit, or early afternoon right after lunch time. You will be able to see first hand the atmosphere, equipment, teaching tools, classroom layout, and general feel. An unannounced visit also ensures that you are seeing the real deal, not a rehearsed and preplanned show.

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