Is it time to go back to work after maternity leave? Do you want your children to be with other children before they start in “big school”? In that case it’s time to choose a nursery school, and we know that it isn’t easy; that’s why we want to help you 🙂
Will my child be OK at this school? Will he get used to the timetable and the surroundings? Will he make friends? How will he react to his teachers? No doubt you have already asked yourself these and many other questions. But don’t worry, these 5 tips will help you decide.
1. Think of your needs
The first thing you should think of is your family needs. The economic factor is obviously important, but you should also think of the timetables you have to cover and if the school has a lunch service.
2. Choosing a nursery school: which ones are closest to home?
Once you have decided on your main needs, you will have to think about where the school is; as choosing one close to home or to where you work will make things much easier – you won’t spend as much time taking your children and it will be easier to go and pick them up if they get ill.
3. Ask parents in the area
The reputation of each nursery school will help you choose. Ask other parents for their opinion.
4. How the nursery school is run
Before you decide, visit the school and find out how it is run: what the classrooms are like, how many teachers there are, what the teacher-child ratio is … It’s also important for the school to have a flexible timetable so you can pick your child up at different times.
5. What extra activities do they have?
Apart from the basic services, it is important for a nursery school to plan different activities to contribute to the appropriate physical and mental growth of our children: games to stimulate them, group and individual activities, etc.
And what are the main aspects for you when choosing a nursery school? We’ll be waiting for you in the comments.
