What Do Parents Look For When They Zero In On A Preschool

At Early Wonders International Preschool they provide a blend of approaches derived from research for Early Childhood at the Harvard School of Education, the Montessori Approach and experiences with the International Baccalaureate (IB) program of Inquiry. It is an amalgamation of emotional, social, physical, language, moral, creative and cognitive development to provide positive, flexible engaging experiences that encourage building the self-image of the child and an understanding of the world around him or her, says Namrata Goel, founder and CEO of Early Wonders International Preschool. Early Wonders International Preschool, located in Bandra, Mumbai is one of the names that checkmarks all these and more essential criteria to provide our children with the right learning environment. Started by Mrs Namrata Goel, a Post Graduate in Education from Bath University, U.K. and an alumini of the summer program at Harvard School of Education, U.S.A, a certified concept -based curriculum developer and trainer by Dr. Lynn Erickson from U.S.A, Early Wonders provides a holistic environment for kids to learn.

By the time your toddler is almost 2 years old, parents start looking out for the best preschool in their city. As a parent, who has recently crossed that phase, I know how exhausting and time consuming the process can be. From making a first list based on reviews and suggestions, the next step would be to make a visit to these preferred preschools and inch in closer to the final decision.

We have enough studies to show that the first five years of a child’s life are very crucial as the child’s brain is developing rapidly and creating more than a trillion connections and pathways of learning. Early Wonders International Preschool gets this right with their customised learning programmes, suited to the learning styles of children.

If you are a parent of a preschooler or you have friends or family who are looking out for preschools- you would know what’s on the top of their minds. There are certain non-negotiable criteria that parents have in mind before zeroing in on a preschool. Here are some of them:

1. Safety

In the recent times, child safety has made it to the headlines and parents need to be extra cautious while taking important decisions. The school where your child spends a good 3-4 hours away from you needs to have all the safety measures in place.

Early Wonders International Preschool to begin with has a motorised access control entrance door and hence limits entry to their premises. There are CCTV cameras that cover up the entire space at all given time and these are monitored by the administration officer and the principal.

2. Curriculum

In today’s rapidly changing scenarios, curriculum needs to be most relevant to present times. Our brain is the organ that allows us to perceive and interact with the world around us, to construct meaning and understanding. Research has shown that in the first five years of a child’s life the brain is developing rapidly and creating more than a trillion connections and pathways of learning.

At Early Wonders International Preschool they provide a blend of approaches derived from research for Early Childhood at the Harvard School of Education, the Montessori Approach and experiences with the International Baccalaureate (IB) program of Inquiry. “It is an amalgamation of emotional, social, physical, language, moral, creative and cognitive development to provide positive, flexible engaging experiences that encourage building the self-image of the child and an understanding of the world around him or her,” says Namrata Goel, founder and CEO of Early Wonders International Preschool.

3. Location & Environment

The preschool needs to be in the heart of the city, easily accessible and at the same time provide our children ample space to learn and grow, They would need all the space to enjoy quality play and other facilities.

At Early Wonders International Preschool, the classrooms are spacious with natural light and are climate controlled. The indoor learning environment is prudently created to boost creativity and imagination in the child with age appropriate learning zones and smart boards. The preschool contains; a dedicated indoor play area with sensorial manipulatives; high quality learning resources; and a wide array of books, sourced from around the world.

4. Facility & Faculty

As parents striving to provide our children with nothing but the best, we need to make sure that the preschool we select has all the right facilities to help the young minds grow. In addition to the play areas, children would also need facilities that help hone their essential skills such as fine and gross motor skills, problem-solving skills and communication skills that are so vital in their early phase of education. It is essential that we as parents keep these essential factors in mind before making the right decision that shapes our children’s education.

Early Wonders International Preschool, located in Bandra, Mumbai is one of the names that checkmarks all these and more essential criteria to provide our children with the right learning environment. Started by Mrs Namrata Goel, a Post Graduate in Education from Bath University, U.K. and an alumini of the summer program at Harvard School of Education, U.S.A, a certified concept -based curriculum developer and trainer by Dr. Lynn Erickson from U.S.A, Early Wonders provides a holistic environment for kids to learn. They provides a range of programmes such as Mother-Toddler program (8 months and above), The Toddler Program, Pre-Nursery Class, Nursery Class and the Junior K.G. For further details call them on 976 – 9663377 or visit them on www.earlywonders.com.