5 Qualities To Look For In A Good Preschool Or Nursery

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Mahatma Gandhi said and I quote, "By education, I mean an all-round drawing out of the best in the child and man; body, mind and spirit."

To comprehend the father of the nation, education is supposed to provide an all-round development of an individual - body, mind and spirit included. Over the years the education landscape has gone through some drastic changes; be it online and e-learning, or emphasis on early education. And when it comes to early education, it cannot be stressed enough how important it is to select a good preschool or nursery. Remember, it is during the first five years that a child's brain is the most susceptible to learning and development.

Whether you are searching for the best playschool in Mumbai or anywhere near your city, there are a few pointers parents should consider, and look for when selecting a good preschool or nursery for their child. For most Indian parents, the budget and distance will always be one of the focus. But more than that parents should also take into account, the credibility of the institution, the environment it offers, teachers and support staff, learning methods, and facilities offered by the school.

Credibility: Step out of the house and you will notice a plethora of print ads of preschool and nursery in your vicinity and around your location. But don't go on their marketing efforts. The best way is to find out about a preschool is to talk to other parents. Positive word-of-mouth from parents is a good assurance and speaks volume of regarding the institution.

Environment: When shortlisting a preschool for your child, another aspect that needs your focus is the environment of the preschool. Your child is gonna spend a large part of the day at the nursery. It is imperative to account for the environment it offers to children. Environment refers to the space and size of the preschool and its classrooms. The facility has to foster creativity in a child so a bright, spacious and colourful surrounding helps.

Teachers & Staff: Teachers are the second set of people a child interacts with apart from the parents during its initial developmental phases. The teachers teaching at the preschool not only has to be aptly qualified but also empathetic, patient and considerate towards young minds. A good teacher can leverage education and knowledge sharing to help children develop social skills as well.

Teaching Methods: The primary function of a preschool is to help a child transit comfortably from home environment to school. The education curriculum and the methods employed to educate children can talk a lot about the quality of a preschool. Pay attention to how the school schedules its classes, play and nap time. Whether or not the education is imparted only in the classrooms or outside as well. Children learn by experience - good or bad, they learn better by doing things, by exploring and hands-on approach. Make sure the preschool you shortlist imparts more knowledge than just books.

Facilities: Safety and security is a prime concern for parents when zeroing down on a preschool. A preschool has to be child-safe. That includes careful selection of administrative staff as well. The child needs to feel secure with the people around. The classroom should not only educate them but help them imagine and build their aptitude. Updated technology that supports the continuous development of the child's abilities. To support all-round development, facilities should support a good mix of indoor and outdoor activities.