Choosing the right kindergarten for your baby is the most important concern for parents. From the moment the baby is born, parents start considering what kind of kindergarten to choose for their child. So, what kind of kindergarten is most suitable for the baby's intellectual development? Let's find out together.
When choosing a kindergarten for your baby, parents must consider the following aspects:
1. Does it have advanced educational concepts?
We are nurturing talents for the 21st century, and they should be internationally competent talents. Therefore, the kindergarten must have advanced educational concepts. Advanced concepts determine the correct goals of education, advanced models of operation, and scientific teaching methods. Only then can education be aligned with international standards and meet the needs of the child's future development and modernization.
2. Does it have standardized management measures?
Standardized management is a necessary measure to ensure the implementation of educational concepts and the achievement of goals. It includes sound regulations (safety management, hygiene management, teaching management, resource management, etc.) and effective supervision measures. Only in this way can kindergarten education run smoothly and be of high quality and efficiency.
3. Does it have complete teaching and childcare facilities?
Complete teaching and childcare facilities are basic requirements for a kindergarten. First of all, it should have suitable buildings that meet the requirements (pass quality inspections, fire inspections, relatively independent, not exceeding three floors, and complete functional rooms such as health rooms, duty rooms, classrooms, multi-purpose rooms, and large activity halls with a reasonable layout and no safety hazards). It should also have necessary canteen facilities (meal preparation room, freezer, disinfection cabinet, fly-killing lights, raw and cooked cutting boards, necessary stoves, utensils, various washing sinks, exhaust and drainage equipment, etc.). Furthermore, it should have safe large toys (large building blocks, comprehensive play frames including slides, climbing, crawling, balancing, swings, suspension bridges, etc.), as well as scientific teaching facilities (appropriate desks and chairs, toy cabinets, table toys, etc.) that meet the requirements.
4. Does it have a stable teaching staff?
The stability of the teaching staff directly affects the smooth operation of the educational activities. A stable teaching staff is a guarantee for improving the overall quality of teachers. It reflects the management level and effectiveness of the kindergarten, as well as the recognition of parents and teachers.
5. Does it have a beautiful environment both inside and outside?
A beautiful learning environment is an indispensable condition for an ideal kindergarten. A beautiful external environment means no pollution, no noise, no safety hazards, a large green area, exquisite landscaping, large activity spaces, and reasonable provision of large toys. A beautiful internal environment means good ventilation, good lighting, child-friendly and exquisite environment decor, orderly placement of materials, and good hygiene conditions.
6. Does it have distinctive characteristics?
Distinctive characteristics not only demonstrate the uniqueness of the kindergarten but also indicate its vitality and pioneering spirit. To understand the characteristics, we need to consider whether they contribute to the comprehensive and healthy development of children, whether they are distinctive and influential, and whether they achieve significant results.
7. Does it have an outstanding professional principal?
It is often said, "A good principal makes a good school." The same is true for kindergartens - "A good principal makes a good kindergarten." An outstanding principal possesses strong professional qualities, a pioneering spirit, meticulous and serious work attitude, decisive and fair decision-making, compassion, interpersonal skills, leads by example, keen insight, and the ability for self-reflection.
Issues to consider when choosing a kindergarten:
1. Choose a kindergarten nearby if possible (short commuting distance to ensure sufficient sleep for the child).
2. Visit the kindergarten in person, preferably with the child, and pay attention to the child's feelings.
3. Listen to different perspectives about the kindergarten and avoid biased opinions.
