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The positive impact of early education and a nurturing environment on a child’s wellbeing cannot be overstated. It is a given, therefore, that when it is time to send your child to a preschool you are worried about being able to make the right choice.
While you do consider basic factors like distance from the school, how do you really select the right school that helps the child develop to his or her full potential? Here are some of the areas to research before making that ever so important decision:
This without a doubt has to be the key deciding criteria when you are sending a part of yourself out into the world. Remember to look out for these aspects:
With enough and more untoward incidents where child safety has been compromised being reported, this is an area you wouldn’t want to leave unattended.
A good measure to follow is to visit the school premises and witness the safety measures firsthand instead of reading about them in fancy brochures alone.
A large part of the child’s brain development occurs between 0-6 years. You therefore want to be doubly sure that the child is being exposed to a well-researched curriculum that caters to his holistic growth.
Also, do get into the details to figure out if the curriculum allows for activities that help in development of the child’s fine and gross motor skills. It is also important to look for aspects like the importance given to freestyle play in the day.
Above everything meeting the centre director and gauging his or her passion towards the cause of education is key.
With young children still developing immunity, cleanliness is something that cannot be compromised. Do not just look at how clean the classrooms are but also the hygiene levels maintained in washrooms as well as the kitchen.
Speaking of the kitchen, hygienic food is yet another aspect that needs to be on your list. Not just because healthy food is the key to the child’s physical and mental growth, but also because the relationship with food is formed early.
Watch out to see if the child is being provided nutritious food and whether any junk food is on the menu. Also, who designs the food menu — is it approved by a nutritionist or pediatrician?
It is also worth checking that in case the child is allergic to any food, is the school capable of catering to individual requirements?
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