1. The location and environment of the kindergarten. This is the first step and the most basic factor in inspecting kindergartens. Kindergartens should be located as close to home or work place as possible, which is convenient for picking up and dropping off children, and also reduces the time and risks of children on the road. The surrounding environment of kindergarten should be quiet, clean and well-afforested, away from unfavorable factors such as noise, pollution and danger. There should be obvious signs and access control system at the entrance of kindergarten to ensure the safety of children.
2. Hardware conditions and facilities of kindergartens. This is the second step of inspecting kindergartens, and it is also an important factor affecting children's quality of life. Kindergarten classrooms, activity rooms, bathrooms, canteens, sleeping areas and other spaces should be spacious, bright, ventilated and sanitary, and furniture and toys should be placed in an orderly manner and properly maintained, suitable for children's height and age. Kindergartens should have large enough outdoor venues, equipped with various game facilities such as climbing, riding and balancing, and the ground should be covered with safety materials such as rubber mats or sawdust. Kindergartens should also be equipped with safety facilities such as fire fighting, monitoring and emergency contact, as well as sanitary facilities such as medical boxes and thermometers.
3. Kindergarten teachers and management level. This is the third step to inspect kindergartens, and it is also a key factor that affects children's learning effect and development potential. Kindergarten teachers should have professional pre-school education qualifications and rich teaching experience, be warm and friendly to children, be able to listen to their voices and talk with them in an attractive tone. Kindergarten teachers should be able to design appropriate courses and activities according to the individual differences of children's age, development level and ability, cultivate children's language, social, mathematics, science, sports and painting skills, and encourage children to express creatively. Kindergartens should also have a set of perfect management systems and standardized processes, including enrollment policies, charging standards, schedules, discipline rules, communication methods between parents, etc. , and provide parents with relevant written materials and manuals.
4. Educational concept and curriculum of kindergarten. This is the fourth step to inspect kindergartens, and it is also an important factor to reflect the characteristics and level of kindergartens. The educational concept of kindergarten should conform to the scientific principles and national standards of preschool education, take children as the center, respect children's personality and interests, pay attention to children's all-round development, cultivate children's self-confidence and autonomy, and promote children's health and happiness. Kindergarten curriculum should be diversified, balanced and flexible, including teacher-led group activities, children's independent individual or group activities, quiet time and game time, outdoor activities and interest classes. Kindergartens should also pay attention to cultural diversity, welcome families with various backgrounds and expose children to different languages, customs and festivals.
5. The atmosphere and reputation of the kindergarten. This is the fifth step to inspect kindergartens, and it is also an important factor to comprehensively evaluate kindergartens. The atmosphere of kindergarten should be warm and lively, so that children can feel comfortable and happy. We can observe the children, teachers, parents and administrators in the kindergarten to see if they are smiling, respectful, smooth in communication and happy in cooperation. The reputation of kindergartens should be good and stable. You can ask your neighbors, friends, parents, alumni, etc. Understand their evaluation and feedback on kindergartens. You can also search the relevant information and comments of kindergartens through the internet to see if there is any positive or negative word of mouth.
In a word, the kindergarten inspection is a detailed and complicated process, which requires parents' understanding and comparison in many aspects. Every kindergarten has its own advantages and disadvantages, and there is no perfect kindergarten. The key is to find a kindergarten that is most suitable for your children and let them grow up happily there. I am a doctor of education. I have taught in well-known universities at home and abroad for many years and have rich research and practical experience in preschool education. He has published many papers on the concept of early childhood education, curriculum design and evaluation methods. , and enjoys a certain reputation in academic circles at home and abroad.