Assessing preschools: Key criteria for evaluating early childhood education institutions

“If we want children to become creative leaders then we must learn to follow their lead at an early age.” rightly said Vince Gowmon. Early childhood education is an essential part of every child’s life, as it lays down the foundation of subsequent learning. A child’s learning is at its peak during early childhood years. Additionally, early childhood education is crucial in emotional development and social development. As per UNESCO the period from birth to eight years old is one of the most remarkable brain development for children and represents a crucial window of opportunity for education. Early childhood education is regarded as promoting equity and social justice, inclusive economic growth, and advancing sustainable development. 

Key criteria for evaluating early childhood education institutions 

1. Safeguarding, Secure Environment

The most important criterion for choosing a preschool for your child is ensuring it  safe and secure environment. It is crucial that a child should feel safe at the school premises. It involves strict checkups of the school’s safety protocols, such as secured entry points, CCTV surveillance, and regular safety measures at school. Here at GIIS Noida, we make sure to check the entry and exit of every visitor, a photo ID is a must. We have a strict school policy for handling emergencies and natural disasters. 

Additionally, you should also look for schools that maintain a clean and hygienic facility for children around. All this includes hygienic classrooms and clean and safe playgrounds. We prioritise cleanliness at our school campus, making sure that the staff members are ready to handle injuries and illness by using all the safety measures. 

2. Learning Program and  Instructional Methodology

A well-structured learning program is essential for early childhood education. It should be designed to engage children through play-based and experiential learning processes. The curriculum should balance academics with creative activities that help in the overall development of the child. GIIS Noida’s global Montessori program is a comprehensive learning method that focuses on modern pedagogical methods. Helping the child to develop cognitive, social, and emotional skills.

Hence, it is important to find a school that aligns with your child’s needs.

These are the methods that an effective learning program incorporates:

• Play-Based Learning
• Experimental Activities
• Balance of Academic and Creative Activities
• Adaptable Instructional methods

GIIS Noida includes activities such as storytelling, art, and music into daily routines to make learning easy and fun.

3. Expertise and Teaching Background

The quality of teachers at preschool plays a pivotal role in laying the foundations of your child’s early childhood education. When seeking schools for your child make sure to look for teachers who have the appropriate educational qualifications and experience. Ideally, for teaching at preschools, teachers should have degrees in early childhood education or related fields. Having prior experience of working with children makes them an expert in their field. At GIIS Noida, an early childhood education program is provided by some of the most trained professionals in the industry.

4. Home-School Connection

Communication is the key when it comes to maintaining a relationship. Hence, regular communication between teachers and parents plays a crucial role in the development of the child's educational journey. Parents should engage in regular parent-teacher meeting sessions, attend conferences, and actively participate in school fun events. Parent involvement in school helps in creating a sense of community and unity in their children. Moreover, building a home-school connection provides parents with valuable insights into their child’s growth process.

5. Location & Hygiene

Finally, when seeking a preschool for your child, you should make sure to consider the location and hygiene of the school. Easy accessibility directly helps the parent as well as the child by providing a factor of convenience in their daily life. A school situated in a safe and easily accessible area is a cherry on top. Additionally, hygiene is strictly checked on when looking for a preschool as it directly impacts a child's overall health and well-being. GIIS Noida fulfils the needs of parents ensuring school bus services and hygienic environment. 

Choosing the right preschool for your child is one of the toughest and most crucial decisions that can seriously impact your child’s development and future educational journey. To make this important choice, parents should know what suits their child the best. We at Global Indian International School (GIIS) Noida ensure to provide the best global platform for your child. Established in the year 2000, we are a well-known global school foundation that believes students are the backbone of our school. We make sure to follow high standards of teaching methods that focus on academics as well as skill-based co-curricular activities that nurture a joyous, experimental, and innovative environment. We help children to excel in the future by becoming the best version. If you want to find out more about the school's holistic curriculum and integrated syllabus that will make your child’s education journey impactful feel free to get in touch with GIIS Noida.