Overview

Kindergarten is an important time for your child, since it is the entry point of his/her academic life. You want to make the right choice from the many kindergarten programs available, and for Etonkids, we want to give you comprehensive information in order for you to make an informed decision. It is important that your child learns how to socialize with other children, and that the friendships he/she establishes are grounded in positive academic experiences.  Choosing the right kindergarten program for your child can seem like an overwhelming task. To help make it easier, Etonkids has prepared a simple 3-point checklist of main points to look for. 1. Make sure that the teachers are credentialed Credentialing programs teach future teachers the best ways that young students learn and about the unique phases and experiences in a child’s development. It is essential that your child’s teacher has proper training in order to address the unique academic and social needs of your child during this special stage in his/her life. 2. Find out if the school you are considering is an accredited one Accreditation means that the school is held to certain standards determined by a recognized external body. Accreditation will determine whether the children in the kindergarten program are exposed to a proper curriculum and the standards the school holds for teachers and faculty. Accreditation standards vary from program to program, therefore it is important that you research your options. 3. Make sure that the school provides a secure and motivating environment You want your child to be enrolled in a kindergarten program that makes learning exciting and where you feel safe dropping him/her off every day.

Why Accreditation Matters (AMS/AMI)

At Etonkids, we understand the difficulties in choosing the right kindergarten for your child. Therefore, it is important that you feel safe and secure in your decision, and you feel confident with the quality and services that are offered. Etonkids is committed to ensuring and surpassing the highest standards of childcare, providing the very best in educational services to your family. Certifications confirm the school you are choosing holds to the standards of the issuing body. This is an important way to assure parents of the choice they are making at one of the most important junctures in their children’s lives. Earning recognition by international educational bodies is done on a voluntary basis when a school makes a commitment to providing a national and/or international standard of quality in its programs and services. Etonkids International Kindergarten and Etonkids Bilingual Kindergarten are members of the American Montessori Society (AMS), thus providing creative and stimulating environments & qualified, experienced teachers who work within a standard curriculum.

Decision Guide

We at Etonkids realize that finding the right kindergarten for your child is a difficult process that often involves lengthy research and visits to various schools. Here are some of the questions we recommend you keep in mind when visiting a potential school. How does the curriculum prepare my child for later schooling? Is there a communication network between parents and between home and school that encourages open, frank and continuous dialogue? What literary resources are in the school that will enrich my child’s education? What instructional methods are used in the classroom?