FAQ’S

What are the preschool programs that are offered by The Nurtuary Preschool?

The Nurtuary Preschool offers the following programs:
Playgroup – 1.8 yrs (i.e20 months) to 3 yrs
Lower KG (4-5 years)
Upper KG (5-6 years)
Each program is designed to cater to the specific age group, ensuring age-appropriate learning and development opportunities.

What is the age criteria for admission at The Nurtuary Preschool?

A preschool is the first educational experience for a child. It is here that these young minds are nurtured and nourished to enable a rapid growth in both the intellectual and physical abilities of a child. Therefore, while selecting the right preschool for your child, you need to do an extensive research. Undergo the following exercise in every school you shortlist for your child:

You should do an extensive research about the existing preschools in a radius of 5 kilometers of your home. Undergo the following exercise in every school you shortlist for your child:

Always take a walk in the preschool and experience it personally with your child
Share your concerns and expectations with the school counselor and see whether she is able to satisfy your inquisitiveness
See whether your child appears comfortable in the environment, has developed a liking for the school and wants to explore more

Few benchmarks that will help you identify a good preschool are as follows:

The curriculum should be stimulating and focused on holistic development of a child
Apart from academics, there should be multiple activities for overall development of child like yoga, storytelling, dance, music, gymnastics, etc
Classrooms should be clean, well ventilated, and have appropriate furniture
Ensure that the school is conscious about the safety of children
School follows highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene
The teachers are well qualified and hold relevant experience. The school is conscious about further honing the skills of its team
Parents are an integral part of the school. There are regular parent teacher meetings, workshops for parents, etc
Schools offers platform to kids to demonstrate their learning
The school management is serious about the quality of education

Are the teachers at The Nurtuary Preschool trained and qualified?

At ‘The Nurtuary’ the ratio is 1:10. Such a low ratio means that children are able to feel secure in a small group size, rather than feel lost in a large class. It also means that the teacher is able to give individual attention to the needs of each child, and is constantly aware of each child’s requirements.

How do you ensure the safety and security of children at The Nurtuary Preschool?

The Nurtuary follows the highest standards of safety. Please refer to the section ‘Care, safety & Hygiene’ under How we deliver.

How do you handle discipline and behavior management at The Nurtuary Preschool?

The Nurtuary is member of International Preschool Curriculum (IPC), a global leader in developing research based curriculum. Headquartered in the United States, the IPC’s objective and research based curriculum meets the standards set by state departments and accreditation organizations from around the world. The IPC is aligned to NAEYC, USA standards and other accreditation agencies. Our curriculum consists of encompass six areas of learning areas explained above under heading ‘Our curriculum’ We have made an effort to create a teaching program that suits our Indian ethos and at the same time offers holistic education to meet international standards. Our curriculum is evolving and progressive. The teaching methodology is not restricted by the rigidity of one particular stream of thought of teaching, but is flexible enough to allow experimentation and improvisation for new ideas to shape up.

How do you handle medical emergencies or first aid situationsThe Nurtuary Preschool?

A teacher’s role is to teach child through instructions. A facilitator’s role is to facilitate the child to learn. She creates a learning environment where children acquire knowledge based on exploration. She is a friend, philosopher and guide in true sense, leading the student from fear to courage, from ignorance to enlightenment and from indifference to compassion.

How do you handle child separation anxietyThe Nurtuary Preschool?

Yes, we have both indoor and outdoor play area. It is equipped with many different toys, swings, slides, a splash pool and a large sand pit.

What is the assessment process at The Nurtuary Preschool?

With the advent of admission season, we constantly keep our parents informed about the timelines of admissions in formal schools and latest development of rules and regulations related to the admission process. We also provide information about lists and ratings of schools in Tri-city, their criteria for admissions, upcoming deadlines, counsel parents about best options available and give personalised letter of recommendation, if need be.