In today’s world, preschool has become a compulsory entity.
But choosing a best preschool for your child in India can be a tricky job. As a
parent, you should to be confident about your decisions, and choose the right
program for your child. Listed below are ten important questions that you need
to ask while looking for preschools in
India.
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Does the school have a good reputation?
Try talking to parents of other children who study in the
school you shortlisted. The feedback of such parents can be very useful to
narrow your decision. Also, ask them about how their child is treated and
looked after in the school.
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Is the location of the school feasible?
The basic thumb rule suggests that you should look for
preschools in close proximity to your house. This is a better thing to do as
travelling too far can be a problem for small kids. Travelling long distances
can take a toll on your little one.
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What is the education philosophy of the
preschool?
It's important to look for a discovery-based program. While
structure is essential, parents should look for preschools in India
that offers opportunities for children to make choices about their learning.
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How are the transport facilities?
Check how your child is going to travel to and fro from
school. If you prefer dropping your child every day to the preschool, then
there is no problem, but if not then make sure that you enquire about the
transport facilities.
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What is the student-teacher ratio?
The ideal ratio is one teacher per twenty students. Even if
the number increases to twenty-five, it’s still manageable, but this ratio
should not exceed.
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Are there any physical activities?
It's important that children have daily exposure to fine
motor activities, such as stringing beads, snipping paper strips, and
pre-writing activities such as scribbling in shaving cream. Physical activities
promote a good health and well-being.
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How is discipline managed?
Ask the teacher how she encourages positive behaviour on a
daily basis. It's also important to know what discipline approach the teacher
takes when conflicts occur or problem behaviours arise.
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Is your child safe in the preschool?
Look out for preschools which are well guarded all the time
by guards. The preschool should preferably be on the ground floor to avoid any
accidents due to climbing on to stairs etc.
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What about cleanliness and hygiene?
Look out for a preschool which is well maintained. The
toilets should be clean and there should be ample staff to help children with
basic dependences.
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Is potty training required?
Most of the school expects children to be fully toilet
trained, but do ask of how they deal with the occasional incidents. Do send a
change of clothing to school with your child, just in case.
