3 important things to consider when choosing a school for your child

When it comes to choosing a school for your child, there are so many things you need to consider. Remember, a school is a place your child will be spending the majority of their day. You need to choose a place that you know will work best for them and their needs and a school that puts your mind at ease! Here is our simple guide to selecting the best school for your child.

1. What does your child need?

You know your child best! Use this to guide you in selecting their school. Think about what you want the school to do for your child. Do you need a more structured or a more relaxed environment? Do you want a school that challenges your child academically or a more creative and laid-back style of learning? Maybe you want the perfect mix of both – like Growing Angels provides! These are important factors that will help your child in areas they need the most support!

2. Gather Information

No matter what you’re buying, you always do your research to make sure that what you are buying is the best. This is a principle that should matter even more as you decide the best school for your child! Visit the school’s website, organize an in-person visit, and ask as many questions as you can!

Find out about the curriculum, their philosophy, what a day will look like for your child when they join. And use all the information you gain to guide your decision! And remember, a school that is not able to provide basic answers to all your questions probably isn’t worth it!

3. Visit the Schools

We touched on this in the previous point, but this just shows just how important this step is.

You’ve got to get in the school and see how they operate on day-to-day. Observe both staff and students. How is their demeanor, are they happy and jovial or withdrawn? Is the school orderly and neat? Are there facilities available for the students to use, are there toys and jungle gyms?

Remember, your child is still very young so as much as school and learning are very important, play is still very integral to their development and cannot be overlooked! At Growing Angels, we pride ourselves as a Childcare Center that provides a healthy mix of both – excellent education that will prepare our students for grade school as well as playtime and fun activities that give them the space to develop relationships with their peers, have fun and be kids!

And there you have it! Our guide of things to consider when choosing the right school for your child. To us, Growing Angels is the best school to help your child in their growth curve: we cater to all their needs, physical, emotional, educational, and social. And of course, we’re biased, and for good reason. If you are interested in learning more, please contact us and we will get started!