A playschool will be your little
ones first brush to academic life. She/he will exhibit his unique skills and
learning abilities first time in a playschool. Selecting a playschool hence
becomes a difficult mission. You need to ensure and be satisfied with the kids
playschool and its philosophy. Choose a school that is not only the best, but
also feels and appeals best to you. Here are few pointers that you need to keep
in mind when making your decision.
Ø The
reputation of the school
There are a lot of kids
playschool emerging in India every day, hence making it difficult for parents
to predict which one is the best for their child. Most parents will not
recommend a school unless they are very satisfied with it. Talking to other
parents and checking reviews online can help in knowing the true reputation of
the playschool. Research well. Sometimes even the most reputable chain of a
playschool may have flaws.
Ø Infrastructure
and safety standards
Brochures and pamphlets promise a
lot and deliver less, so it is mandatory for parents to take precautions and
check the safety standards prior. You must check whether they have safety mats
in play area, whether they use good quality toys or not. Also check if there is
an on-call doctor available.
Ø What
curriculum is being followed
There are multiple programs
followed in preschools like Maria Montessori and Rudolph Steiner. Find out the
school’s philosophy and whether you comfortable with the curriculum. Don’t
forget to ask a lot of questions. Ask about what portion will be covered during
the year/months, and also whether they give homework or not.
Ø Know
the strength of the class
The strength of the class is
another entity to look for while selecting the best kids playschool in India.
There has to be a balance in the playschool classroom. Along with the number of
children per class, you as a parent also need to know the student-teacher
ratio. Ask if there is more than one teacher if the number of kids are more.
Ø Learn
more about the playtime
Outdoor games form a very
important part and therefore, these should be included in your child’s schedule
as well. Ensure that the indoor space is ample so that your child will not feel
asphyxiated due to limited spaces, which in turn will limit the activities of
your child within the playschool room. Along with physical fitness, it is also
equally important for the kids to be mentally fit as well. Therefore, it is
important to include sufficient educational games to exercise the brain.
Besides, role play and imaginative games are excellent for a child’s emotional
development as they learn to behave in a given environment in a desirable way.
