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Nov 29, 2002 Issue
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~ B R A I N Y - Z I N E ~
"Learn How to Nurture A Smarter Kid"
Volume #1 Issue #2 ISSN: 0219-7642 November 29, 2002
Andrew L., Publisher, andrew@brainy-child.com
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T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S :
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(1) ~ EDITORIAL ~
(2) ~ ARTICLES - Checklist To Select The Right Preschool Providers ~
(3) ~ WHAT'S IN THE NEXT ISSUE ~
(4) ~ CONTACT US - Contact and Subscriber Information ~
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Dear Subscriber,
Welcome to the Second Issue of BrainyZine.
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This issue will cover the guidelines for you to identify
the 'right' child care centre/preschool education.
By this time of the year, this article may have come too
late as most of you have probably identified the 'ideal'
child care centre or preschool education for your precious
one. However, you still can use these guidelines to verify
your 'decision' or for future reference.
I would like to hear some feedbacks from you in order to
improve the ezine further. Please feel free to email me
with your feedback or general comment. Thanks.
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Andrew L.
mailto:andrew@brainy-child.com
Publisher/Editor of the BrainyZine
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" Checklist To Select The Right Preschool Providers "
Choosing a quality child-care provider is one of the most
important decisions parents make. Research shows that high-
quality child-care and early education can boost children's
learning and social skills when they enter school. Does your
child care centre or early childhood education centre offer
a comprehensive program that suited to your child's stage
of growth and help the child develop mentally, physically,
socially and emotionally?
Looking for a child care or preschool providers that's right
for your child can be an overwhelming experience. To make
your search a little easier, and to ensure that the program
you select will help your child grow and develop their brain
to full potential, here are observation steps during the
visit to the child care centre/preschool provider and the
checklist to help you to identify the necessary components
provided by them.
Your visit to several child-care centres/preschool providers
is a crucial part of your selection process. What you
observe during your visit will tell you many things about
them:
a) Take along checklist (find at the section below) and
questions to ask during your visit to the provider.
b) Take notes on your observations and on answers given to
your questions by the teachers and/or directors.
c) These notes will be helpful in determining further
questions and to differentiate between the providers you
have observed.
d) Allow plenty of time to tour the entire facility, both
indoor and outdoor spaces.
e) Schedule an initial visit by yourself, and then bring
your child with you during your second visit if possible.
f) Make sure to observe the group that your child would
attend. Do you hear the sounds of happy children?
g) Be sure that all your questions and concerns are addressed
so that you can feel confident about the care your child
will receive.
h) Ask to meet all of the staff that will care for your child
during the day. When you interview them, you'll want to
find out about their training and experience and their
attitude toward child rearing, guidance and discipline.
AS you visit various child-care centre or preschool
providers, simply evaluate each program to the following
checklist:
1. Does the program offer a variety of art and musical
selections suited to the ages of all children in care?
2. Does the program offer a rich selection of children's
literature?
3. Are the children read to each day and encourage to
express themselves through words and language?
4. Does the program have the right materials and equipment
on hand to help children to learn and grow mentally and
physically?
5. Do teachers receive special training on how to implement
curriculum and programs so that each child has the right
opportunity to reach his or her full potential?
6. Are there on-going career growth opportunities for
teachers?
7. Do teachers feel good about the job and really like
children? Do they show affection and appear to be
patient?
8. Is a complete curriculum, including lesson plans, books,
educational materials and music, provided to the
teachers?
9. Are the educational toys and materials appropriate for
the age of the child?
10. Are activities designed to stimulate all of you child's
senses and encourage children to think things through?
11. Do teachers encourage children to express themselves in
creative ways?
12. Are children in small enough groups within the centre so
that children appear to be given sufficient attention
rather than lost in a crowd?
13. Does the program offer you opportunities for parent
participation and communication to help guiding your
child's education?
14. Does the parent receive written and verbal communication
from the teacher about the progress of their child?
15. Are literature and facts on brain development research
and ways to continue to enhance brain development at home
available for parents?
You can rate each of them with a score of 3 for yes, 2 for
somewhat and 1 for no. Centre that scoring the highest
point will be the preferred choice. Remember, these are just
some checklist to make your selection more systematic. How
do you and your child feel about the center is equally
important. Above all, trust your own judgement and feeling
about a centre as you know your child best and only you can
tell which centre will be the best for him/her. Good luck
in your search!
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