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How to choose a nursery school

Scientific research over the past 30 years has taught us that the most important period of human development is from birth to eight years of age. During these years, the development of cognitive skills, emotional well-being, social competence and good physical and mental health form a solid foundation for success well into adulthood. Although learning takes place throughout life, it occurs at a speed in early childhood that will never be matched later in life. The early childhood years are the central part of the early childhood period and, among other things, help to lay the foundation for success in school and beyond.

In the face of the undoubted benefits of early learning in quality early childhood schools, this unique opportunity to lay a solid foundation for future development is too often a missed opportunity. It is tempting to underestimate the importance of this educational stage, assuming obsolete positions that have been fully surpassed by educational sciences and empirical results, which can be manifested both in the non schooling of children at this stage and in schooling that is more conditioned by convenience or comfort than by educational demands, level and quality .

Current practices such as making grandparentsresponsible or teleworking have contributed to make it even more tempting, if possible, to miss this opportunity with our children .

Fortunately, however, more and more families are taking on with conviction and responsibility the task of finding the best possible nursery school, one that meets or even better, exceeds their expectations, the school that their children really deserve. And in this search it is necessary to proceed systematically, evaluating a series of areas, which will contribute to provide a more real, clear and valuative image of the center under study.

Key factors for a correct choice

Taking as a reference the normative regulations of those countries that have a more advanced development in early childhood education, either because they have national quality standards for this stage or, as is the case of Spain, because they have regulatory frameworks and inspection services to monitor compliance with them, we can state that the main areas subject to examination and evaluation in nursery schools are usually the following:

1. Educational project and implementation.
2. Safety and health of children.
3. Physical environment.
4.Educational team and support staff.
5. Relations with the children.
6. Relations with families and other entities.
7. Management and administration of the educational entity.

1. Educational project and implementation.

In accordance with the rules that regulate early childhood education, the centers and nursery schools must have an educational and assistance project that will define the particular objectives that each center intends to achieve, based on its reality and taking as a reference the principles that guide early childhood education and the corresponding curriculum prescriptions.

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2. Safety and health of children.

The safety and health of children are essential factors in the design and operation of early childhood education centers. To this effect, the regulatory provisions prescribe that "educational centers must meet the hygienic, acoustic, accessibility, habitability and safety conditions" established in this regard.

Family of the Aerópolis Bilingual Nursery School.

3. Physical environment.

A safe and welcoming physical environment plays an important role in stimulating children's development and learning. Having spacious, bright and ventilated classrooms and their corresponding children's equipment, playgrounds and outdoor play areas properly conditioned can be determining factors in providing children with the necessary conditions to develop a quality educational project.

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4. Educational team and support staff.

Having a team of appropriately qualified and experienced educators is an essential factor for the proper evaluation of an educational center.

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5. Relationships with children.

The relationship model existing between the children and the educational team is a privileged indicator for evaluating an early childhood educational center. Relationships based on respect, trust and affection provide a secure base where children can progress, explore and learn.

Family of the Bilingual Nursery School 5ª Avenida - Cartuja.

6. Relations with families and other entities.

The best results in children's development and learning take place when families and schools work together. Hence the importance of the relationships established between educators and families. Likewise, it is also important to establish links between educational centers and the entities in their environment.

Family of the 5th Avenue Nursery School - Cartuja.

7. Management and administration of the nursery school.

The management and administration of an early childhood education center are complex and diverse tasks. The existence of a solid structure, clear leadership, consolidated channels for collaborative work and efficient management systems provide the basis for the development of high quality educational services.

Family of the Aerópolis Bilingual Nursery School.