Private or public kindergarten – which is better and the main differences
When parents think about the well-being of their children, a question often arises. This is to send the child to a private or public kindergarten. Before making a decision, everything must be carefully analyzed and compared, and all important aspects taken into account.
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What is the difference between the two types of kindergarten?
There are many key differences between paid and free kindergartens.
A state kindergarten is a municipal preschool institution. It is financed by the authorities from the local budget. People with pedagogical education are inevitably hired for teaching positions. Private kindergartens are commercial organizations headed by a specific person. This school operates to standards that are as close as possible to state standards.
Number of children in groups
Main advantage Odintsovo private kindergartens is a small number of children in a group – usually no more than 15. In public preschool institutions, the number of children in a group can reach up to 40.
Level of training of educators
The type of organization does not affect the level of training of educators. Many experienced teachers work in municipal kindergartens, as do some young professionals. The same applies to private kindergartens. Both people with extensive experience and yesterday’s graduates work there. In addition, not everything depends on the time that a person devotes to working with children – there are many talented young specialists in both paid and free kindergartens. State educational institutions accept only teachers with a diploma in pedagogy. The same requirements apply in high-level private gardens, but in economy-class organizations you may encounter workers who do not have the necessary education.
Teaching methods and level of mental workload
In municipal kindergartens, teachers build their activities on the basis of methodological recommendations. In such planning institutions, reporting is mandatory. The load on children is minimal: drawing, modeling, making appliqués, physical education and music lessons. All tasks are completed with the help of teachers. In older groups, work with the alphabet and numbers is added. The main disadvantage is the lack of an individual approach. Private kindergartens may use alternative teaching methods. The most famous of them are the Doman, Montessori and Waldorf methods. A significant advantage of private institutions is that the groups are usually small, and therefore each child can be given enough attention. Nowadays, many commercial organizations offer English language training, where children are taught a foreign language several times a week. Some of them are even more advanced. Their training involves complete immersion in the language environment.
Food quality
Due to insufficient funding, food quality in most local authorities is very poor. The food meets standard requirements, but food for children is prepared from inexpensive products. The menu usually includes cereals, pasta, vegetable purees, soups, fish and meat dishes, berry and fruit drinks and tea. Private organizations can afford more expensive and high-quality products. However, this is only done in expensive gardens. You should not expect good baby food in economy class commercial establishments.
Leisure and development
The main entertainment for children in local government institutions are walks around the premises, in the fresh air, board games and communication with peers. Some gardens have additional circles for chess, dancing, singing and modeling. However, it is worth noting that such services are not included in the programs of all public gardens. For small towns, the presence of such preschool institutions is unusual. Private organizations take a similar approach to leisure activities. However, the main difference is higher quality and more varied toys and teaching material. Outdoor playgrounds are also usually much better equipped. A higher level of financial support in paid kindergartens usually provides a number of additional activities aimed at the physical development of the child. Examples include swimming, gymnastics, rhythmics and other activities. These services are usually included in the monthly payment.
Some states have private gardens as well as swimming pools
Security
In government institutions, access to the territory is carried out using a card or by setting a PIN code. There is usually a security guard at the main entrance to the building. In addition, there are video surveillance systems on the territory. In serious private organizations, there is also bandwidth and security. However, these conditions are not always met in both cases.
Cost of stay
The average cost of a child’s stay in a state kindergarten is 2000-3000 rubles per month. This includes food, office supplies and other fees. Prices for commercial organizations vary greatly depending on the level of the garden. The cost of services usually starts from 10, 000 rubles. The upper limit is very vague – you may have to pay 40, 000 rubles. Please note that private children’s organizations may require an additional amount.
How to enroll your child in preschool
This needs to be taken care of in advance – usually the mother puts the child on the waiting list after he reaches two months
The easiest way to get on the waiting list for a state kindergarten is to submit an application through the MFC or the State Services portal. This should be done immediately after the baby is born. In this case, you can count on the baby to find his place by the age of two or three. If the selected kindergarten has a nursery, the child can enroll there from 18 months. Children are accepted into private kindergartens upon the application of their parents, subject to availability. There are babies as young as one year old, and some are ready to look after children even younger. To register for Garden State, you must.
- Get in line.
- Wait for the turn to come.
- Pass a medical examination.
- Submit an application.
- Provide all necessary documents.
For a private garden, a sufficient number of written applications were received and a medical commission was passed. If there is free space, the child is immediately admitted to the institution. Therefore, the registration procedure is faster and easier.
Both public and commercial kindergartens have their advantages and disadvantages. When deciding on the choice, you should take into account the reputation of the organization, its preferences and financial capabilities. Remember that kindergartens should be located close to home. This way, children will experience less stress and parents will worry less.
