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

• Find a Little Caliphs kindergarten near you…log intowww.littlecaliphs.com and got o the branches and find one near your locality
• Read also about our programs and modules from the website
• Go to the face book of the kindergarten and find out about their activities.
• 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.
• Come to open day and find out more about the program and if youa re lucky you can meet the Founders!
• Lastly register quickly book your place and pay the booking fee

Good luck! Im looking forward for you to register with us.

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