Keeping up with modern-day challenges to prepare your child for better opportunities to shine on their academic journey and beyond can be exhausting. This process may very well start as early as having to enrol your child in a preschool that complements their learning pace. From factors such as distance and location of the school to availability of intake, and learning approach of the programme to facilities available, these can either make or break the learning experience for your child.
If you are unsure of where to begin, here is a guide to help you make a more informed decision before you enrol your child with a preschool that best caters to their needs.
Research Nearby Schools or Institutes Via Their Website
Given how prevalent the internet has become over the last two decades, most if not all reputable preschools have some form of digital presence. These preschools would either have a place of reference online be it a website with downloadable e-brochures or social media, making it easier for anyone to look up information about them.
Should the information be insufficient or if you would like to ask about something that was not covered on their website, more often than not, they provide other ways for you to get in touch with them.
Get in Touch And Have A Conversation With A Representative
We fully understand. Sometimes we need the reassurance of a person when it comes to addressing any of our concerns regarding something as important as deciding on the start of our child’s academic journey.
In every school and institution, there will be a designated representative who is more than welcome to accommodate your questions and to get you acquainted with what the school or institution has to offer. From scheduling arrangements of the programme to amenities available, or even miscellaneous questions that are not conventionally asked, the representatives will do their best to facilitate.
If you would like to get in touch with us to learn more about our preschool programme, you can find us here.
Read, Download and Fill Up The Admission Forms
Once you have gathered enough information on your prospective schools, you are one step closer to preparing your child for their academic journey. These preschools would usually have you fill up forms for your child’s preschool admission with standard questions such as age, dietary requirements, known languages, etc.
Should you feel that the preschool admission form does not cover all caveats or concerns, you can also provide any additional information that would be useful for the preschool to take note of about your child should they require any additional or special attention.
Last But Not Least, Speak To Your Child
Having your child enrolled for the first time in a preschool can be stressful if they are not mentally prepared for it. We have seen kids crying profusely as soon as their parents dropped them off at the preschool. The unfamiliarity and sudden change of environment can be distressing to them if they are not mentally prepared for it.
One of the things you can do to mentally prepare them is to take the time and talk to them through what happens during their time at the preschool. By helping them understand and manage their expectations, you not only bring them comfort but also reassure them that the entire experience can be fun even in the absence of what may be familiar to them.
In Summary
The process of enrolling your child into preschool should not be complicated or feel tedious. With sufficient research and preparation, you can be sure that your child will be in good hands when they are enrolled with a preschool that meets their needs.
The internet has made it easier than ever to look for information about anything, making researching schools and institutions a lot less tedious than before. From peer reviews to official websites detailing what they have to offer in their programme, your preliminary research can be done wherever you may be and whenever you have the time to do so, removing most of the heavy-lifting on your part compared to the days before the internet.
If you would like to learn about our Preschool programme and how HIA accommodates the development of your child, head on over to our Preschool page.
