Preschool or nursery takes over from common childcare from the age of around two and a half in the private sector, and three and a half in state pre-school divisions. The playgroup you choose will clearly depend both on your child and whether you work so need your child to be looked after for a certain number of hours a day. Nurseries generally offer shorter hours and parents are more deeply complex than in playgroups.
Finding a Preschool
With the immunity of office nurseries, your early point to search online for nurseries. Your neighbors may also know of nurseries in your area, and there will be information in your local phone directory. You can, of course, ask on PakMums to chat with other mums.
What to aspect for when choosing a Preschool
Many parents send their children to a preschool or nursery because they think it is good training for school. At the age of two or three, your child may still look small but they will be on the early year’s stage.
There are lots of different kinds of nurseries – big ones, small ones, small independent nurseries, and nurseries that may be joined to local schools. Each will offer something changed, and what sees your desires will depend on your family and your necessities.
It is value to opinion a selection of nurseries so that you can meet the staff and see how the nurseries are run. Most parents agree that it is loving and confident staff who make all the difference.
Here is the suggestions from expert mums when considering different choices:
> Does the building look well-kept, safe and secure?
> How many of the staff are qualified?
> Do the children look well, sitting down at actions, involved by the staff?
> Does indoor and outdoor equipment appear of good excellence?
> How is the day planned and what kind of activities are built into the timetable?
> Do you have confidence that the nursery manager owns strong management skills?
> Does it have good quality outdoor play areas? If so, how frequently do children get access?
