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Things to Look for When Choosing a School for your child:
- Staff is key! Look for attentive and caring
teachers. You should see lots of smiles and warm, patient
interactions. Ask about the longevity of teachers as consistency
provides a secure base for children.
- Is the facility safe? Are outlets covered,
is there a procedure for security at drop off and pick up times, is the
playground fenced, are the teachers backgrounds checked and are teachers’
first aid and CPR certified?
- Is the school clean? You may see toys around the
room and that is a good sign so children have many opportunities for
learning in different environments and with different materials.
What you want to look for are the floors clean, is there a procedure in
play for toys that have been in children’s mouths, is the facility cleaned
on a regular basis?
- Ask about the curriculum. Are lesson plans
posted, do teachers assess children, are there a good supply of materials
available to children. Look for hands on activities as opposed to
only paper and pencil activities. Children learn best through real
life experiences.
- Trust your instinct! You should hear happy
sounds, respectful communications, and warm interactions regardless of the
room you visit!
