Mother Goose Lipa / MGP Tribeca

The “best” preschool? It depends on your child.

Every child is different.

Some thrive in a structured environment. Others learn best when they have more freedom to explore. Some love group activities, while others need more time to warm up.

When choosing a preschool, think about your child’s personality, interests, learning style, and needs—not just what other parents recommend.

Choose a preschool where your child can be themselves while learning and growing.

Choosing a preschool is about more than choosing a school. It’s about choosing an environment where your child will take their first steps as a learner. This is where they can discover their curiosity, build confidence, develop meaningful relationships, and begin to see themselves as capable individuals.

Starting preschool is a big milestone not just for your child, but for the whole family. While every child develops at their own pace, here are three signs that your little one may be ready to take that next step:

1️⃣ They’re curious and eager to explore
Does your child love asking questions, discovering new things, and trying things on their own? Curiosity is a wonderful foundation for learning.

2️⃣ They’re beginning to enjoy playing with others
Your child doesn’t need to be completely independent or perfectly social. Being interested in other children, learning to take turns, sharing, and expressing their needs are all signs of developing social and emotional readiness.

3️⃣ They’re ready to practise doing things for themselves
Putting away toys, trying to feed themselves, following simple directions, or choosing between activities are small steps towards independence. These skills help children become more confident and take an active role in their learning.

✨ Remember: readiness looks different for every child. Preschool isn’t about being “perfectly prepared”. It’s about having the right environment and caring educators to support your child as they grow.

Being globally minded begins with curiosity, empathy, respect, and an openness to seeing the world through another person's eyes.

In the preschool years, children begin to discover that:

🤝 Our friends may have ideas and experiences different from our own.
🌱 The choices we make can affect the world around us.
🌏 There are people and places to discover beyond our community.

Learning doesn't always follow a perfectly planned path. A simple question can lead somewhere unexpected. A moment of curiosity can become an investigation. A child's idea can open the door to an entirely new direction.

Learning isn’t simply about finding the “right answer.” It begins with asking meaningful questions.

Inquiry-based learning empowers students to:
- Wonder, question, and investigate
- Explore ideas through research and evidence
- Collaborate and learn from different perspectives
- Think critically, reflect, and make connections
- Take ownership of their learning and apply it to the world around them

At its heart, inquiry asks:

“What do I want to understand, how can I find out, and what will I do with what I discover?”

Play is the brain's favorite way of learning because it transforms curiosity into discovery. Children get to explore ideas, solve problems, build relationships, and make meaningful connections.

At Mother Goose LIpa, we believe that when children play with purpose, they learn with joy.

Answer: They're working together to create a sandcastle with their bodies! Through this activity, our students develop creative thinking, communication, and collaboration as their ideas come alive!

Our young learners explored the fascinating life cycle of a chicken! As Thinkers, they discovered how every stage of a chicken's life plays an important role, deepening their understanding that change is a natural part of life.

Our young learners explored the practical life skill of sweeping the floor, discovering that caring for their environment is one way they can contribute to their classroom community. Using child-sized brooms and dustpans, they practised sweeping carefully, collecting dirt into a pile, and returning the tools to their proper place once they were finished.

Through this hands-on experience, children developed:
- Independence and responsibility
- Fine and gross motor coordination
- Concentration and perseverance
- Respect for their learning environment and one another

By engaging in real-life tasks, children begin to understand that even the smallest actions can make a positive difference!