It doesn’t have to be difficult to narrow down a list of possible early learning centres for your child when you are ready. This blog will share helpful tips to help you choose the right early learning centre for your child.
From home to work can be difficult to balance work and family. You should ensure that the daycare centre is near your work, home, or both. It might be a good idea for you to pick a centre close to work if your work hours are longer or you are responsible for picking up and dropping off children. You might also consider a centre near your home if you can share the responsibility of picking up and dropping off your child at daycare.
Check the hours of operation and session length before enrolling at an early education centre. These details are usually found on the website of the centre. It would be best if you also remembered that the centre closes on public holidays. If you work on public holidays, you must make arrangements with your family and friends.
Age at enrolment is important to find out which childcare centre can care for your baby if you return to work while your child is still a newborn. Some centres can take babies as young as 6 weeks old, while others cannot. Talk to your preferred child care providers about their nursery facilities. You can also meet with some of the educators who may be caring for your baby. You can get a great idea of how your baby will be looked after – and it will help you choose a centre that will make you feel at home.
In a wide range of childcare services, you may be focusing solely on long-term daycare for your children, but you must also consider the changing needs of your family. Are you going to need vacation care? Are you looking for after-school care for your siblings? Before enrolling in an early education centre or child care centre, consider the changing needs of your family.
Ratio staff-to-child healthy staff-to-child ratio is essential to ensure a quality learning environment. Higher staff-to-child ratios provide a more personalized and attentive education experience because the educators are responsible only for a small number of children. Ask your child care provider about the staff-to-child ratio and the experience of their educators.
FacilitiesThere are many options for early education, including indoor and outdoor play areas, individual rooms, and educational spaces. Maybe you are passionate about educational resources or want great equipment in a play centre. You want your child to grow through play-based learning.
Your child care provider’s philosophy will influence the early education curriculum. There are many educational philosophies. Our Reggio Emilia-inspired curriculum is aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework. It is also child-centred. Please make sure you are familiar with the educational philosophy of your chosen centre to ensure it is a good fit for you and your family.
