How to select the right preschool for your child

By: Kara4Kids
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It is important for parents to understand and recognise that every child is different and has a unique way of learning. Therefore selecting the right preschool is of utmost importance to appreciate and comprehend your child’s proclivity than follow the crowd. There are several play schools in Bangalore that facilitate children’s initial growth.

The following aspects can help you determine the best preschool in Bangalore:

Approach of teaching and curriculum – Preschools like Kara4Kids adopt an all-inclusive approach to teaching. Children develop their communication skills while interacting with the teachers. The curriculum that a preschool follows should be able to help children explore their curiosities and interests.
Emotional assistance – The preschoolers need an emotional connection with teachers as they have with their mothers. Some of the day care centers in Bangalore have faculties who provide emotional and behavioural assistance to the children and help them develop their skills of co-operation, compassion and calmness.
Hygiene and safety – A clean, hygienic and well-maintained environment in the preschool is another essential criterion. There should be proper medication and treatment facilities to ensure the safety of every student.
Environment – The environment of the school and the classrooms must be appealing to the children. Teaching materials and play-based learning toys within the reach of the children, decorated walls with children’s artworks, child-friendly furniture and a friendly energetic environment are some of the basic requirements.
Parent’s involvement – One of the most important things is to check how welcoming the school is to parents. Kara4Kids is one of the best preschools in Bangalore that involves the parents in several programs where they can take part and witness their child’s growth.

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Kalpana Dass

Academic Development Head

Kalpana Dass is a dedicated educator and entrepreneur with over two decades of experience in Early Childhood Care and Education. She holds a Master of Education with IB Educator Certificates (University of Bath , UK) and additional qualifications in Counseling Psychology (Northwestern University, Chicago), ECCE (Mumbai University) & Law (Government Law College, Mumbai).

Kalpana’s career is marked by significant achievements in establishing and managing early learning centres. She created and developed the Kangaroo Kids Pre-School brand in Bangalore, earning numerous accolades for innovation and excellence in education. She founded Tara Early Learning Centre, further demonstrating her commitment to nurturing young minds through high-quality educational frameworks.

As an Education Specialist, Kalpana has spearheaded various initiatives in a mentoring capacity with a focus on curriculum planning, professional development and quality assurance. Her roles at various organisations like Bhartiya city-Nikoo Homes, Presidency Group of Institutions and Kai EarlyYears highlight her capability in driving academic integration, advancement and operational excellence.

Kalpana’s ongoing research endeavours emphasize Innovative teaching strategies in the 21st century, the Function of play & Readiness in early years, Curriculum by backward design -amongst a few of the relevant topics today .

Her affiliations with Bombay University as a Lecturer, Professional National organisations(ECA), International early education organizations (NAEYC, LEGO Foundation, World Forum etc.,) and contributions to global conferences underscore her influence and thought leadership in the field.

Alongside a commitment to personal growth, her passion extends to promoting emotional wellness and positive intelligence in children, empowering them to navigate contemporary challenges effectively. Through her diverse roles and ongoing initiatives, Kalpana Dass continues to make a profound impact on early childhood education.

PRACHI MEHROTRA

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Backed by their sheer hard work and talent, women entrepreneurs worldwide are changing the landscape across every industry. One such visionary in the field of early education is Prachi Mehrotra- Executive Director at Kara4kids. She is also the Director at NestaVera Group of Companies.

After completing her formal education at a boarding school in Mussorie, Prachi moved to the UK to pursue her degree in Management studies at the University of Nottingham post which she returned to India to pursue her MBA in Finance & Marketing. Her enriching experience, exposure, and learning in these pivotal years taught her the art of adapting to different scenarios, pertaining to education, demographics, and cultures.She strongly believes in developing a culture of trust and transparency at the workplace, which will in turn facilitate the construction of an efficient, effective, productive, and valuable organization.

As an achiever of excellence in both academic and extra co- curricular fields, she reckons that curiosity to learn is the spark that should be the driving force of every organization. As a millenial mother to three children herself, she strongly beleives that early learning is where the root of knowledge begins to get founded for an individual, therefore it is imperative that equal importance be showered upon these nascent founding years of our children’s lives. She passionately envisions to create dynamic,explorative, nurturing – learning and childcare spaces where children fall in love with the joy of learning every day.
As an Executive Director of Kara4Kids, she handles a multi- faceted role across various domains i.e. Operations, Marketing, Teaching Pedagogy, Expansion, Implementation of teaching interventions, and Management of all the preschool and child care centers. Her ever-dynamic approach and exuberance make her an exemplary leader.