Finding the best kindergarten
for your child
Once you decide your child is ready
for preschool, it's time to find a good program. It pays to start your search
early.
To find the best program for
your child, follow the six steps below.
Identify your priorities
First, decide what you want.
Are you looking for a preschool near your workplace, or would one closer to
home be more convenient?
Do you want the curriculum to
include activities such as music and movement and storytelling? Are you looking
for a specific approach to learning?
Write everything down so you
have a list to refer to as you evaluate different programs.
Do
your research
Ask around to find the most
reputable preschools. Friends
and family can give you the names of schools they like, and we all know that
personal references are the best kind.
Go online.
Check websites, facebooks and
read the activities that are being doen in teh kindergartens. look at the
children’s happy faces and read about the programs that the kindergarten is
offereing
Visit
and interview
You can ask a few preliminary
questions over the phone (about fees or enrollment, for example), but you won't
get a sense of what a preschool is really like until you go there and meet the
staff.
Ask the Principal about
everything from hours, fees, and schedules to philosophies on childrearing
topics such as discipline and nutrition
When you visit the classrooms,
check the teacher-child ratios and note how many children are in a classroom.
For 3- to 4-year-olds, the organization recommends groups of 20 or fewer, again
with at least two teachers. As many as 20 5-year-olds can be in a class with
two or more teachers.
.Observe how the teachers
interact with the kids: Make sure they're friendly, caring, and encouraging.
You'll also want a challenging curriculum, experienced teachers (who are paid
well and satisfied with their job), and an environment that's warm, clean, and
safe.
Ask about staff turnover. If
the teachers change every six months, move on. Children need consistency and
the opportunity to form strong relationships with their caregivers, so you
don't want a preschool where teachers come and go.
Ultimately, choosing a
preschool is a personal decision. If, after visiting a preschool, you love the
idea of your child going there, it's probably the right place for you.
Check
references
Positive word of mouth is a
powerful endorsement. If a preschool has a certain buzz, ask parents what they
like about it.
Kid-test
it
Visit the school with your
child. That way you can see how he and the teachers interact and whether he
seems comfortable in the preschool's environment. Do the teachers seem
interested in getting to know your child? Does he enjoy the activities?
Get
on the waiting list
If the preschool of your dreams
has no openings, don't despair. Put yourself on the waiting list, and while
you're at it, write a letter explaining why you like the school so much. It
won't guarantee you a place, but it can't hurt to let the school know how
enthusiastic you are about the program.
The article you read was
written from blogs on tips to find a
good kindy for your child. To be more specific this are the steps for you to
know about our Little Caliphs kindergartens.
Steps to find out about our
Little caliphs kindergarten
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Find a Little Caliphs kindergarten near you...log into www.littlecaliphs.com and got o the branches
and find one near your locality
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Read also about our programs and modules from the website
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Go to the face book of the kindergarten and find out about their
activities.
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Call the name listed to be contacted in the branch menu and make
and appointment to see the school. Go with your child , get to know the
Principal and the teachers and request to see the classes if you wish.
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Come to open day and find out more about the program and if youa
re lucky you can meet the Founders!
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Lastly register quickly book your place and pay the booking fee
Good luck! Im
looking forward for you to register with us.
Maasalamah