Saturday, July 5, 2008

Step to finding the right kindergarten

Sending your child to a kindergarten can be a very anxious experience. Kindergarten gives your child a head start in learning nit just ABC's, but life skills, too. The following tips can be great help in your search and evaluation

It helps to begin your research by asking other parents on their experiences, and nothing beats a site visit for peace of mind. The first thing to watch out for is the professional and teachers.

Small classes are good for learning, so there shouldn't be too many students in one class. Fifteen is a reasonable number. There should be one teacher plus one teaching assistant per class.

An insight into the syllabus is also useful. Ask to see the teaching materials to check their quality, as well as samples of students' work. If you can, watch how the children behave in class and conduct themselves toward the teacher.

Factor some non-academic criteria in your decision as well: make sure the kindergarten is clean and serves nutritious meals. Look whether toilet are designed for children's size and height. See how it pays attention to health and safety both inside and outside class,

Yee gives this lesser-known tips: If car are allowed to park in the premises, check whether they park tail in; this lets drivers look ahead when they leave and avoid accidents.

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