How do I choose the right preschool for my children?

Choosing a preschool for your child can be a daunting task, especially for first-time parents. You want to ensure your child has the best opportunities for learning and interacting with their peers. Building academic skills and socialisation in a caring and nurturing environment is ideal.
There is no reason to fly blind when researching the best preschool options for your child. You just need to ask the right questions to find an appropriate match. Question #1: What type of preschool are you? Families have many options for preschools in Australia. Some are run by the local or state government, whilst others are operated by private companies. Parents also have the option of long daycare over preschool. There are similarities and differences. Creative Childcare is a long daycare program. Like preschools, it offers school readiness for little ones to help them prepare for the transition to primary school. It lays social and emotional foundations whilst exposing children to early literacy and numeracy. Question #2: Is your program play-based? Research supports the notion that children learn best when engaged in play. Giving children the opportunity to actively engage with their peers helps them develop strong social skills. Preschools and long daycares that emphasise a structured day centred around play boost children's learning capabilities. At Creative Childcare, our creative learning environment gives little ones ample opportunity to engage in both guided and free play with peers. Question #3: Are your educators qualified? Educator credentials are important when choosing a preschool or long daycare. National Quality Standards (NQS) determine a high national benchmark for early childhood education and outside school hours care services. NQS helps families assess a program’s quality. Question #4: Do you encourage creative learning? Creative learning is a valuable component in helping your child grow and thrive. It goes hand in hand with play-based models when structured correctly. Creative learning models teach children how to express their feelings and support the development of communication skills. Self-expression takes many forms: language, art , dance , and music are just a few of the mediums Creative Childcare employs to foster a creative learning environment. Question #5: Are you committed to school readiness? Preschools and long daycares with committed school readiness programs help children transition more smoothly into primary school. Make sure any school readiness programming offered includes age-appropriate methods. Group discussions and projects, storytimes, engagement with the arts, and self-help activities are among those recommended for inclusion in a quality school readiness program. Creative Childcare works with local primary schools to ensure our early school curriculum is in alignment with NQS. Let your child thrive and grow at Creative Childcare Young minds require an engaging environment that cultivates social and academic learning opportunities. Creative Childcare provides safe and stimulating spaces for preschoolers to develop and grow. You can feel confident your child will thrive in our structured setting under the guidance of well-trained staff. Phone us on 1300 002 929 or book a tour online to experience all that we have to offer your preschooler.