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[quote=Anonymous]I’d rank SWS over LT. Many Reggio inspired programs are lovely but some use it as a means to attract parents. (I am not saying LT does this)

Also SWS has better academic scores, if you care about that.

I don’t think LT is a bad choice, I just think SWS is better. Also if your child has a disability SWS will also be a better choice.

Some small ways you can tell if they actually care about Reggio or Red Flags:

Classrooms look like typical preschools with primary colors and commercial decorations rather than natural materials, neutral tones (this doesn’t mean no colors), and children’s work displayed thoughtfully.
	
No dedicated atelier (art studio) or atelierista (art specialist).

Limited natural light, plants, or mirrors

Plastic toys dominate instead of open-ended, natural materials

The teaching approach:

Teachers follow rigid, pre-planned curricula or themes (like ‘Buildings Study’ )

Emphasis on worksheets, small groups, or teacher-directed crafts where all projects look identical.

No visible documentation panels showing children’s learning processes and thinking.[/quote]

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