Before my son started school, I thought that the only things I need to consider are the location, costs, and the facilities. After all, that’s just the beginning of his education and he’s just a child, so I think he still can’t tell if the place is good or not.
But then, I was wrong. It was his first experience of school so it’s extremely important to make a good impression. Otherwise, in case something unlikely happens, he might remember it for a long time, if not for the rest of his life.
Therefore, one of the factors that I consider when looking for a preschool is the ratio. Typically, preschool programs accept children at the age of three and imagine how challenging it is to handle a room full of toddlers. That being said, I have to consider a few things, such as the number of teachers, teacher aides (or the support staff), and students inside the class. Apart from the learning, we are paying someone to watch our kids so it’s just right to know that there really is someone watching the little one. As for my chosen preschool, there’s 1 teacher, 2 teacher aides, and 11 students.
Anyway, the number of students is just one of the many things that we, parents, should focus on. Now, if looking for a learning facility sounds more challenging, I’ve created a list of the factors that you can consider when choosing a preschool.
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