Checklist that you can use when you are selecting your Child's Preschool

It is a major decision you are going to make, especially as it is the first time that your child is going to be without you albeit for a couple of hours.

The teachers:

• Do they speak kindly but firmly to the children?
• Get down to their level to talk and play with them?
• Seem to enjoy looking after kids?
• Are alert to the needs of the children and respond quickly?
• Deal with quarrels swiftly and fairly?
• Are familiar with first aid and are formally qualified to deal with small children?
• Is there at least one teacher for every 15 kids and one caretaker for every 10 kids?

The classroom:

• Does it have a clean hygienic look? Does it smell clean?
• Are there enough toys and educational aids to go round for all the kids?
• Are all the entrances secure and child proof?
• Can both aggressive and quiet children be accommodated – is there enough space?

Play area around the building:

• Is it securely fenced to prevent strangers from entering the premises?
• Is it clean from garbage and foul smell?
• Is the play area filled with sand to prevent accidents?

Kids' activities:

• Is there enough activity planned to sustain the interest of the children? Is it all age-appropriate?
• Are both active and quiet creative play included?
• Does it accommodate children with varied developmental levels?
• Are nutritious snacks offered?

School policies:

• Are parents allowed free entry to check on their kid's progress?
• Is the discipline practiced in line with your concept?
• Is the staff made to periodically wash their hands to prevent the spread of gems?
• Is the attrition rate among the staff high, or is there staff retention?
• Is it a registered playschool conforming to norms or is it just a money making project?

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