Every modern parent knows that in order to get the desired ticket to the MDOU, you need to queue up almost from the birth of the baby. But it is equally important to choose a suitable kindergarten in advance in order to provide the child with the most comfortable stay in the absence of parents.
Necessary
- - paper and pen;
- - the Internet.
Instructions
Step 1
Determine what gardens are near your home (or work). As a rule, when enrolling in a queue, an education department specialist will tell you which MDOU you belong to. Look in any directory for the numbers of kindergartens located in your area, and select the nearest ones based on the address. Also, such information can be obtained using an interactive map of your city on the Internet or a traditional paper map. Find out if the department of the organization in which one of the child's parents works has its own kindergarten (the so-called departmental).
Step 2
Collect as much information as possible about the selected kindergartens, namely: • Opening hours (as a rule, all kindergartens open at 7-8 am and close at 6-19 pm) - can you coordinate it with your work schedule. Also note that there are kindergartens with 5, 10, 12, 14-hour and round-the-clock stay of children. • Diet (emphasis on dinner - in some kindergartens it is served quite early - at 17h or 17:30, if not completely absent). • Programs / methods (in addition to the traditional there are also Waldorf, Montessori, etc.), are there additional classes (foreign language, swimming pool, etc.), are children shown performances (incoming theater). 2 educators and 1 nanny / junior educator) - specify if educators often change, and who, in fact, occupies these positions - certified teachers or mothers with non-core education. Is there a speech therapist and a psychologist in the garden. • How educators talk to each other and to children (in the absence of parents, this can be seen, for example, during walks) • How individual issues are resolved (the child does not eat well, pee during sleep, is prone to allergies, etc.). • Is there an evening and adaptation group. The evening group gathers children whose parents are late and do not have time to pick up the child on time. Adaptation is designed for toddlers who have never attended kindergarten. If there is no adaptation group, please specify how the adaptation of children in this kindergarten is carried out: • Condition of the building, groups, playgrounds, toilets; quantity and quality of toys, furniture • Number of children in groups • Amount of sponsorship and fees for the needs of groups.
Step 3
Study the internet: almost every major city has parent sites and forums where you can find reviews of local kindergartens and / or ratings of kindergartens by district. Don't forget about word of mouth. This is a significant (and in small towns and the only) source of information. Mothers on walks are usually quite sociable and do not hesitate to talk about this topic. Ask neighbors and relatives, especially those with older preschoolers. It is also worth noting that recently some kindergartens are creating their own websites. You are unlikely to find objective reviews on them, but getting detailed information about the functioning of the kindergarten (daily routine, food, classes, etc.) is quite real.
Step 4
Go around the selected gardens (including those that have a not-so-good reputation - perhaps after a personal visit, your opinion will change). First, you should talk with the manager (find out in advance by phone the days and hours of reception). With her consent, you can view the groups and talk to the caregivers.
Step 5
Analyze the pros and cons of each kindergarten with the whole family and, taking into account the individual characteristics of your child, choose the most suitable one. Treat reviews of kindergartens and educators with a grain of salt - this is just a subjective assessment of other parents, which should be taken into account, but not completely relied on. After all, only you know what is best for you and your baby.
