8 Factors To Consider When Choosing A Preschool In Malaysia

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The search for the right preschool in Malaysia can be a daunting task. It’s only natural to want the best for your child, but with so many learning methodologies, curriculum structures, and other academic choices to compare and contrast, how do you choose the one most suitable for your child? To help you find the right preschool for your kids in Malaysia, here are 8 factors to consider!


1) Teaching Philosophies

Each school has their own philosophies and methods when it comes to teaching. Hence, it’s important to find a preschool whose values align with your own. This can be done by getting a tour of the preschool. As you explore, observe the environment and how the children and teachers interact. These interactions will be able to tell you if the school is developmentally suitable for your child.

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2) Addressing Your Child’s Needs 

The right preschool should be able to respond to your child’s specific needs. For example, if your child isn’t potty trained, a preschool that provides potty training for students would be a good fit for your child. Conversely, if a preschool has entry requirements such as being potty trained before enrolment, it will work against your child’s needs. Your child will be spending plenty of time at the preschool, so do think about what your child needs and determine if the preschool will be able to meet them.

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3) Preschool Curriculum 

When looking through a preschool’s curriculum, planned activities, and learning materials, they should aim to deliver these three components: 

  1. Build an interest for learning in children.
  2. Develops social, literary, physical, and cognitive development in your child.
  3. Helps children build their strengths and passions while giving them time to work on their weaknesses at their own pace.

These three components will help your child learn effectively and develop as a person, as well as giving them a chance to discover new things as they go along.

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4) Languages Lessons at Preschools

Today, most preschools in Malaysia are equipped to teach children to master 3 major national languages – Bahasa Malaysia, English, and Mandarin. This breaks down communication barriers between people and nations, which is especially useful for a child in a multilingual country like MalaysiaIt also gives you the flexibility to enrol your child to a national, international, or Chinese school after completing preschool. Furthermore, children pick up (new) languages much better, and this is a good time for them to be exposed to several languages so that they are better equipped not just to communicate locally, but in the future, internationally as well.

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5) Sensory Experiences

Children need to use their five basic senses to explore, adapt, and interact with the world around them. Hence, kindergartens that include lessons designed to expose your children to sensory experiences and develop skills, such as cognitive development and problem-solving to perform complex tasks, will be a good choice. Exploring all their senses adequately will also help them become keen, observant and curious individuals.

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6) Playtime Facilities

Play is how children learn about and interact with the world. Not to mention it can help them expend suppressed energy, which helps them remain actively receptive during learning. With suitable facilities, playtime activities can help your child build muscle growth and develop their social skills as well, ensuring motor and social development are taken care of. Not all preschools provide the same facilities so while you tour around the preschool, look out for a good playground that provides structures for children to climb, crawl, run and stretch on. 

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7) Safety and Security

You’d want your child to learn and play in a safe and secure environment, and for your peace of mind as well. As such, having solid personnel and building security helps assure your child is a safe environment to learn, play, and grow. When enquiring about a kindergarten’s day-to-day security, look out for:

  • Layers of entry security
  • Visitor policy
  • Well-organised emergency plans for unforeseen incidents
  • Thorough staff background checks
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8) Transportation and Commute Timings

Though logistics and distance are issues when it comes to transportation, you should also consider the additional time to prepare your child for school every day. Spending extra time in preparation and commuting may negatively affect a child’s development if they do not get enough rest or sleep. So it is ideal to choose a preschool nearer to your home for shorter commute timings. If you have a busy working schedule, you can search for preschools with transportation services that accommodate your timing as well.

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A solid education foundation for a child is paramount, as these are their formative years. Therefore, take the time to visit the preschools, and don’t be afraid to discuss matters with the principals. A suitable kindergarten will help pave the way for your child’s development. Whether you are looking for a preschool in KL or in your home state, Q-dees has your childhood education needs covered with a network of more than 200 preschools in Malaysia.