Home  |  Careers & Education  |  Preschool & Kindergarten  | 

Choosing a Preschool for your Child

What is NAEYC?

To properly view this site, javascript must be enabled and Flash version 9 or higher must be installed.
Get the latest Flash player
Rene Hackney
Parenting Playgroups
www.parentingplaygroups.com  
(703)922-0044

Originally a full-time preschool teacher, Dr. Rene Hackney now holds a Master?s in school psychology and a PhD. in developmental psychology from George Mason University. She trained at the Developmental Clinic at Children?s National Medical Center and for the public schools, teaching in parenting programs at each. She has also acted as a consultant to several area preschools.

For the last four years, Dr. Hackney has owned and lectured for Parenting Playgroups, Inc, a parenting resource center and preschool classroom in Alexandria Virginia. She has offered workshops to a wide

range of parent, teacher and social work groups during this time.

Workshop topics include eight hours on positive discipline techniques, five hours on early academic issues and common issues such as sibling rivalry and potty training. All workshops provide well researched lecture, in-class practice and open discussion time. Additionally she hosts a monthly parenting focused book club and fun play programs to introduce the preschool setting to young families.

Dr. Hackney is married and has two young children of her own.

What is NAEYC?

In this video, parenting educator Dr. Rene Hackney discusses the benefits of attending preschool and guidelines for families who opt not to attend. She presents information about NAEYC accreditation and other things to look for when choosing a preschool.

This expert: 365,623 views

This series: 34,844 views

Download to Mobile Device
Tags:

Preschool

,

School

,

Daycare

,

Parents

,

Parenting

,

Child

,

Children

,

Kindergarten

Comments:

0 (Read Comments) (Add Comment)

Print

Transcripts

Host: What is NAEYC?

Rene Hackney: NAEYC is the National Association for Education of Young Children. They have a website naeyc.

org. You can go there to look but what NAEYC accreditation is that it s a voluntary accreditation system for preschools in the United States. If a preschool is interested they apply to the NAEYC. When that accreditation happens, it is a rigorous process for preschools. The accreditors come to the preschool, they listen in all the classrooms to the teacher child interactions, they scour over the records to be sure immunizations are up to date. They look at safety guidelines, they measure safety systems on the playgrounds and be sure that all is well at that preschool. If that school has NAEYC accreditation you can check off that someone has looked at the health and safety that someone has looked at the teacher training, has looked at the language and the discipline style at that preschool. So, there is a lot that you can just check off and be assured that that is going well.

Other Videos

  • Should I send thank-you notes after an interview?

    Should I send thank-you notes after an interview?

  • Why does my financial aid award notice say, "preliminary?"

    Why does my financial aid award notice say, ...

    In this video, Mr. Barnett discusses what a student should do after receiving a financial aid award notice.
  • Is my transcript that important?

    Is my transcript that important?

    In this video, David Petersam (President of AdmissionsConsultants) discusses the various steps involved in applying to a top-ranked MBA program. This video is designed for the aspiring applicant as well as those currently undergoing the process; it covers every phase of the application process, from school selection to the interview to being admitted. Included in the series is an overview of terms, what to expect throughout the process, and what to do after you’ve been admitted.
  • What are the first steps to take in starting a business?

    What are the first steps to take in starting a ...

  • How to Measure a Classroom Chair

    How to Measure a Classroom Chair

    http://www.worthingtondirect.com,School chairs, folding chairs, banquet chairs, early childhood chairs, stack chairs, padded chairs, church chairs, office chairs, and student chairs can come in various heights and it important to find a comfortable height for those that will be sitting in the chair. Classroom chairs are measured from the floor to the highest point on the seat.
  • What are the differences between a public and private college?

    What are the differences between a public and private ...

    This video discusses the steps a high school student should take to begin the process for identifying the right choices and applying to college. It will provide you with both facts and expert opinion on various aspects of the college selection and admission process. There are suggestions on how to plan and strategize for gaining admittance to college. In addition, it will highlight different aspects of the process and breaks each down to a specific segment like standardized tests, college essays, financial aid, etc. to name just a few. We will offer suggestions on how to get started, remain on schedule and finally how to make the best choice for college. This video will provide every student and parent with the necessary insight as to how to begin and best move forward with the college process.