Choosing the Right Pre-Primary School for Kids in India

Though pre-primary education is not mandatory in India, it is essential to enrol kids in pre-primary school to help in their motor skills and learning development. However, with a lot of pre-primary schools available, choosing the right one can be difficult. The reason is kids spend their formative years in pre-primary school, which is why it is necessary to check the curriculum for pre-primary education, in addition to the other factors such as the teachers, the facilities available. To help you out, we share some important factors to consider when choosing a pre-primary school for kids in India.

Reputation of the School
The first point that you need to consider is the reputation of the school. Do your research to find out about the reputation of the school. In addition, you can get in touch with some of the parents of the kids who are studying in the school to get an idea about the reputation of the school. Check out a number of pre-primary schools to narrow down the search for the right pre-primary school.

Safety
In addition to the facilities and school curriculum, you also need to check whether your child will be safe in the school you have shortlisted. Get an idea about the emergency plans of the school as well as the teacher and student ratio. Make sure you check out the playground while you are inspecting the school.

School Environment
Make sure you check the school environment to ensure that your little one is comfortable. A comfortable environment is necessary to help them learn and adapt to the school environment. Check out whether the rooms are adequately sized to move around. In addition, you can also check out the art, writing, building creations and pictures made by students. In short, the place needs to look like it is specially made for kids.

Teachers
As kids are transitioning from their home to school, they need to have teachers who are caring and compassionate. While shortlisting a school, make sure you get a review about the teachers present in the school. Even if the school campus is wonderful, the teachers and administration make the school successful. When you visit the preschool, check how the teachers interact with the kids. Teachers who want their children to succeed will take extra care to keep them happy and healthy.

Kid-Friendly Facilities
 When shortlisting a preschool for your kids, make sure you check the facilities available in the campus. Safe and engaging facilities for kids must rank high on your list of shortlisting a pre-school for kids. As health and safety of students are paramount, you need to make sure that the facilities are evolving and being updated regularly. Choose a school that is full of screens, gadgets as well as tools that will help in teaching kids efficiently.

Learning Process
Pre-school kids learn by experience, which implies they learn better through play and discovery. This is also known as active or hands-on learning. Ample reading time, arts, crafts, music, dance and outdoor play are necessary to help in the development of young minds.
Pre-school years mark the start of your child’s learning journey. Make sure you choose the right school by following these tips to help in their development.

Author Bio
Meghana
A child psychologist by profession, Meghana has spent a lot of early practice years with kids. She believes that school curriculum in India plays an important role in shaping up a child, and is personally working with several institutions to create customized curriculum for kids.