New Chevy Chase Reggio center

[Anonymous]

Has anyone else toured this new small center? what were your impressions?

[Anonymous]

I'm not aware of a new Reggio-inspired program/center in Chevy Chase. Could you send the name, address and phone number to me at [e-mail] ?

Thanks!

Carol Davis

[Anonymous]

Can anyone explain what the Reggio program is? Is it like Montessori?

[nava_edelen]

Hi, I operate the new Chevy Chase Reggio center. There are similarities between the two excellent approaches but in general Reggio-Emilia is an organic learning model built around a child’s natural curiosity and creativity. Unlike Montessori, Reggio-Emilia is tailored for children 6 years and younger based on scientific observations that toddlers learn very differently than older children. In fact, toddler brain chemistry and cognitive patterns are quite different. Sometimes Reggio is described as a “play-based” program which means we allow toddlers to learn through a range of structured play activities. Play-time is not random play. Children are allowed to find specific activities that interest them and each day lessons are built around these activities. We do not use flash cards or rote memorization techniques. We do not require kids to sit quietly and work through one task at a time. We believe kids 2-5 years old need to learn from doing things, interacting with other toddlers, and explore their environment.

If anyone wants to learn more about Reggio-Emilia, please visit www.reggiochildren.it or my website, www.chevychasereggio.com.

Patricia

[Anonymous]

Patricia -- How many teachers does your program have, and what background/training in RE? Do you operate out of your home or is it in a separate facility? How are you licensed? Thanks!

[Anonymous]

The ChevyChaseReggio.com Web site is down. Is this school still in business?

[Anonymous]

I think they need to get organized first.
I called them for information and they seemed like they did't know what to do, they took my phone number and info and never called back, and then i emailed them asking for some info and again they did not respond.

[Anonymous]

As a parent of children who have been through a Reggio preschool, I cannot speak highly enough about this type of program.

If I could describe Reggio in one word I would say CREATIVE. My children can create a world of imagination no matter where they are and I truly attribute this to their time in our fabulous Reggio school.

Not sure about the CC Reggio program, but there are a couple Reggio based preschools/daycares in Arlington.

[nava_edelen]

Hi to PP, this is Patricia from Chevy Chase Reggio. We are alive and doing great. We switched hosting providers and the site was down. Glad to know we were missed. We have been fully enrolled almost from day one but have one opening now. Please try our site again at www.ChevyChaseReggio.com