Daycare admission 2025: what are the most important factors to consider when choosing a school for your child?

Understand that the entire school admission process can be very stressful for most parents, but careful planning and preparation can make it much easier and tension-free.

Whether it is a private charter or even a highly competitive public school, understanding the process of preparing your documents and organizing them are among the best highlights to ensure your child’s success.

The first thing a parent needs to do is to have a clear understanding of the admission process such as the availability of the admission forms, deadlines, whether the school will go for a test/assessment and what type of assessment it will be. Should the parents themselves be ready for the conversations or not?

Vibha Gupta, director of Orchids The International School in Gurugram, shares the key factors parents should consider when applying for childcare for 2025.

If admission is to take place in nursery classes, what should the child be prepared for when an assessment takes place? Once you have a clear understanding of the application process, the next crucial factor is the school’s curriculum.

Selecting a school that meets your child’s educational needs and interests is critical to his academic and personal growth.

1. Specialized programs: Does the school offer a curriculum that emphasizes areas such as STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), the arts, language immersion, or social-emotional development? If your child excels in something or has a strong interest in it, this will be discussed in much more depth by a school that offers a specialized program.

2. Teaching methodology: Insight into the school’s educational philosophy. Does it stick to the old, traditional mode, or is it quite liberal? This will help ensure that the school meets the child’s developmental needs and interests.

3. Academic support: If your child needs additional academic support or enrichment, it is essential to consider what resources the school provides.

Another way to assess whether a school is right for your child is to visit the campus in person. A tour offers the golden opportunity to get a first-hand taste of the school environment, culture and facilities.

This will also give you an insight into how good the teacher’s relationships with the students are and how well the interaction between the teachers and the students would convey the right atmosphere of the positive school environment conducive to learning and growth.

During the visit you can also obtain information about the facilities, laboratories, playgrounds, etc., which are essential for your child’s growth.

School admission does not have to be a stressful process if you have prepared well. Understanding the process, thoroughly researching schools, gathering all necessary documents, and keeping everything systematic can ensure you make a well-informed, confident decision.

The goal is to select a school that best meets the student’s developing academic, social and emotional needs to ensure an effective educational experience.