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You want to find a place where your baby will feel comfortable, where he or she will play, develop and just feel happy. But how do you know that this is ‘the right place’?
It is true that no photos on the website or beautiful phrases in a brochure will tell you as much as a regular visit. During such a visit, you can see how everything works from the inside, talk to the educators and even re-enact your child’s day in this kindergarten.
To help you not to get confused and not to miss anything, we have prepared a simple and convenient checklist. With it, you will definitely notice all the important details and understand whether this kindergarten is right for your child. Are you ready? Let’s get started!
The atmosphere and friendliness of the staff
The first minutes in the kindergarten will tell you a lot. Pay attention to how you are greeted: whether the teachers are friendly and easy to communicate with. The atmosphere should be warm and open to make you feel comfortable. But most importantly, look at the child’s reaction. If he or she looks around with interest and feels relaxed, this is a good sign.
Infrastructure and safety: what to look for
Take a closer look at the groups: is the furniture comfortable, is there space for games and activities? Play areas should be safe both indoors and outdoors. Ask how the area is guarded: it may be by entrance control or cameras. Your sense of security is extremely important, because this is where your child will spend a significant part of the day.
Educational programme and approach to development
Find out what methods are used in the kindergarten. It can be author’s programmes, interactive technologies or creative approaches. Classes should be age-appropriate, and the programme should support harmonious development. Do they offer clubs, such as choreography or English, and do teachers adapt to the needs of each child?
Cleanliness and hygiene
The condition of the premises speaks volumes. Pay attention to the group rooms, toilets and dining rooms. Is it clean and is there regular cleaning? In modern conditions, the use of sanitizers and compliance with sanitary standards are also important. It is important for kids to be in a clean and tidy environment.
Nutrition
The menu should be balanced and healthy. Ask if allergies or dietary needs are taken into account. It is important that the food is of high quality and the meals are varied. If possible, look at a sample menu. This will help you assess whether the food meets your requirements.
Staff qualifications
Teachers are the heart of any kindergarten. Find out about their education, experience and whether they are speech therapists or psychologists. It is important that the staff is constantly improving through courses or trainings. This is a guarantee that they use modern approaches in working with children.
My Horizons employs a team of professionals who create a warm and caring atmosphere for children every day. The facility has speech therapists and psychologists who provide advice and assistance to support the harmonious development of children. All educators regularly take advanced training courses, master new techniques and use modern innovative approaches in their work.
Additional services
Are there any talent development clubs in the kindergarten? Maybe it’s singing, drawing or sports. Ask how they organise holidays and whether parents are invited to see their children’s performances. Such additional activities help your child feel part of a friendly team.
Trust your heart to make a choice
The best kindergarten is the one where you feel in your heart that your child will be happy, safe and in caring hands. No checklist or advice can replace your intuition, so trust your feelings and watch your child’s reaction.
If you are looking for a place that meets all the points on our list, visit My Horizons. Our environment is created for harmonious development and happy childhood. The doors of the kindergarten are always open to you, and we will be happy to show you how every child is taken care of here.
The doors of our kindergarten are always open to you, and we will be happy to show you how every child is taken care of here.