PUBLIC vs PRIVATE PRESCHOOL
Children's Lighthouse offers a range of benefits that set them apart from public preschools including smaller class sizes, allowing for more individualized attention and a closer relationship between teachers and students.
Private preschools, in general, often have more resources available, such as advanced technology, specialized programs, and enrichment activities. Children’s Lighthouse offers a more personalized and tailored learning experience for children, making it a preferred choice for many families seeking the best education for their young children.
Public Preschool
Private Preschool
Funding Source
Funded by state or local governments.
Funded by tuition fees paid by parents.
Curriculum Ideology
Standardized curriculum is state regulated written for basic development and needs of one, not many.
Curriculum is proprietary and designed to tap into each child’s individual creativity and develop their individual higher thinking skills based on Bloom’s Taxonomy.
Parent Engagement
Set curriculum allows little to no parent feedback or age-appropriate family integration.
Allows families to have more input into their child's educational journey.
Class Sizes
Large class sizes, minimizing child to teacher interaction.
Small school size allows for administration to have more knowledge of your child.
Facilities
Limited resources and facilities. Campuses are large and designed to meet the needs of elementary-age children.
Modern facilities, age-appropriate environment, specialized resources, and enrichment programs.
Teachers
Teachers are required to have specific education and certification requirements set by state regulations.
Flexibility in hiring teachers with various educational backgrounds and experiences. Allows teachers to be happier as they get more of a say over how they teach, and they get to spend more time getting to know each student and building a bond with them.
Child Demographics
Often serve a diverse range of students from different backgrounds and abilities.
Have more selective admissions processes and cater to specific demographics or educational philosophies. This allows a parent to make a decision based on their families values.
Events and Community Involvement
Family activities and events are designed for the elementary level. Community involvement is often limited to the inside the school.
Family activities and events designed for the preschool level. Private preschools are community forward making sure their presence at events and social functions outside the school is a priority.
