Preschool Has to be high Quality for Kids

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The effects of preschool can last a lifetime. But
it has to be high-quality to have that kind of
impact. According to research, 3- and 4-year-olds
who attend a high-quality preschool can position
them for academic success for years to come.
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At the same time, research also shows that most
preschool programs are not of very good quality.
Many of our most vulnerable children, many
children from middle-class families attend the
lowest quality programs. Theres a huge demand
across the country to develop more high-end
preschool programs since early years matter, and
getting into the right preschool can carve the
trajectory of your child's remaining decades.
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Parents are often uncertain about what actually
matters when evaluating a potential preschool,
Short Hills in view to constraints on price,
availability and location. No matter what
educational philosophy or model an early
childhood classroom uses, effective preschool
programs share common elements that should be
easily identifiable on the first visit itself.
Here are the crucial elements that you should
look for when choosing a preschool 
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Classroom Environment- Preschool classrooms
should have an open floor plan with low shelves,
tables and chairs and the bathroom section should
be within view of the teacher, besides being
conducive to learning which should feel joyful
and friendly, and offering a variety of
activities.
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Observe the surroundings and see how safe it is
if your kid wasnt being watched every second.
Methods of imparting the basic academic skills in
reading, math, science and social studies should
be through discovery and creative activities.
  You can inquire about things like the amount
of time spent in group activities, time spent in
free play, etc.
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Teachers- Assess the quality of childrens
relationships with the staff, especially teachers
who should guide academic growth and model
classroom behaviour. Pay close attention to the
friendliness of the teachers and the language
used in the classroom. Observe a few different
classrooms to see how the teachers interact with
students, who should constantly be observing kids
as they work and play, prompt students to resolve
disputes, look engaged, ask open-ended questions,
etc.
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Discipline Policies- Preschools should emphasize
positive approaches to teaching children new
skills and proactive strategies to manage
behaviour, and help children understand their
feelings and interact with their peers. You might
come across pictures and charts to help kids
identify feelings, where corporal punishment is a
big NO, teachers deal with misbehaviours calmly.
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Safety- Schedule a tour and check whether or not
chemicals are stored in closed cabinets, tall
furniture is secured to walls, basic standards of
cleanliness are met, fire safety certifications
are up to date, no open bodies of water- all
these ensure that your kid is in no way at undue
physical risk while at preschool.
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Stay away from programs that do not utilize a
consistent, research-based curriculum adults
arent passionate (teachers look disinterested)
teachers do not have proper training,
certifications and support to execute the
educational approach and/or curriculum being
utilized by the school the classroom feels
cramped, dirty, dark or unorganized (kids require
adequate space to engage in gross motor
activities).
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