The most challenging task for a parent of toddler is to find a preschool as it is their first step in the outer world without their parents around. The nervousness and anxiety which surrounds the love and concern for the little wonders makes the parent overwhelmed with the information and leads them to confusion.
To ease out this hustle we have listed out the musts to look out for in a preschool:
1. Skilled and Compassionate Staff:
Teachers must be qualified and have relevant degree/ certifications in early childhood. Staff must have the opportunities to upgrade via regular relevant training. To make the child feel at home and comfortable teachers must possess patience, be nurturing and skilled in engaging with kids.
2. Secure and Engaging school environment
The preschool must have a safety protocol in place of how the kids are moved in and out of the premises and their movement must me monitored closely at all times. The furnishings and the fitments in the premises must be kid friendly to avoid any accident. The preschool must be clean and there must be some hygiene protocols in place and must be adhered to. Classroom must be equipped with age-appropriate stimulating toys, books and learning materials. Must have safe and spacious play area.
3. Comprehensive Curriculum:
The kids which come to preschool need to be familiarized with the school setup in a fun way for which school must incorporate the activities including both structured and unstructured play, fostering creativity and exploration. The curriculum must be based on a holistic approach and promote cognitive, physical, social and emotional development. The kids must be prepared for the next stages of schooling by creating a strong foundation in literacy, numeracy and social interaction.
4. Nurturing social skills:
Kids must be provided a warm, respectful and welcoming environment, irrespective of all/ any social disparity and must promote inclusion. There must be enough opportunities for involving parents and family and ignite interaction with staff and giving a feeling of belonging. Programs and activities to build oratory skills and confidence.
5. Open Dialogue with Parents:
With exploding social media platform, the parents can and must be equipped with enough information about the activities of their ward. They must be provided with secure and safe communication channels to address their queries and the privacy must be of priority. The child's growth and performance must be communicated to the parents at regular intervals and they must be informed about any important events or changes.
WE, Parents, children and staff need to work as a team to foster and nurture these young budding souls into independent and responsible citizens. We as a preschool, imprint a long term impact on their personalities and what they grow up into, therefore we need to be responsible and meticulously plan their day out.
At Palakshi Preschools, all the above mentioned features are being incorporated in the school operations and all these features support in the holistic development of young kids. Because of this, all the branches of Palakshi Preschools are liked and appreciated by the parents for the proper care and education of their kids. For more details , you may visit – https://www.palakshipreschool.com
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