Why Accreditation Matters?

Getting your child ready in the morning for his first day at his new preschool, feeling all excited about this new phase in his life, yet when you leave his hand at the gate and the child goes inside, you can’t help but wonder - What goes on behind these ivy-covered walls?

Most parents, probably wonder the same thing, is my child alright, is he crying because I left him, is someone tending to him, will he be safe, would the teacher be kind and considerate towards him, the list goes on…

The left side of your brain tells you not to worry, but, the right side compellingly disagrees. While some would think that this sort of over-thinking is toxic, a mother can’t help but ‘OVERTHINK’, what if we told you that there is a way to ensure your child’s - physical, social, emotional and academic well-being at school? The magic word is - Preschool Accreditation.

What exactly does “Accreditation” mean?

Accreditation means that the certified preschool meets high standards of care and learning for you tiny tots. Preschool accreditation standards are agreed upon by renowned educators. It is also defined as a symbol that shows people that the preschool is maintaining quality standards established by an independent third party accrediting organization. 

How is this relevant for parents?

When the frazzled, worried and uncertain mothers send their child to a school that has earned its accreditation after going through a rigorous process and various quality checks, they can relax because now they can unwaveringly send their future Picasso’s to a specialized nurturing environment.

Are all Preschool Accreditations same?

Accreditation is a vital aspect of preschool education. However, most parents don’t understand the ins-and-outs of the accreditation process. What an accreditation means mostly depends on who accredits the school.

Before enrolling your child in a school ask a question, poke your nose a little and find out whether or not the accreditation is valid, is it regional, national or international accreditation? How long is the accreditation valid?

What is so unique about QualityKG Accreditation?

QualityKG is the only accreditation platform that brings all the stakeholders together from pre-school to pre-school staff and parents, everyone is involved in the process to deliver the best in kindergarten education.

QualityKG accreditation standards are based on years of scientific research and academic experience. These accreditation standards not only deliver pre-school standardization and improvement services, they also install a self-improvement protocol in the preschools.

The complete QualityKG framework demonstrates four salient features. They are:

• Comprehensive: QualityKG strongly believes in collaboration of all school stakeholders
• Scientific: Research & practices define every element of QualityKG
• Relevant: QualityKG aims at transforming pre-schools into 'holistic development centers'
• Simple: QualityKG believes in keeping everything simple to understand and implement

Narrowing it down:

Now that you are familiar with the relevance of a reputable accreditation, it’s time to visit the schools. You can meet the principal, explore the facilities, observe teachers in action and you can ask questions.

Don’t get distracted by the colorful walls or the sparkly toys – rather ask about the accreditation straightaway, the answer to that question will solve all the queries you may have about the school. Ultimately, the preschool you chose should be right for your family, but seeing a stamp of accreditation will surely help in making up your mind.