In a paper published by the Center on Developing Child at Harvard University, early childhood development is one of the most critical phases and it is important to lay a solid foundation for a productive and healthy lifestyle. When we fail to accomplish this, we put the prosperity and security of child, family and society at risk. As obvious as this may sound to many a parent, there seems to be a gap on how effectively to achieve this goal.

Early learning experiences literally shape the brain architecture of a child. In an excellent analogy, the published paper relates the development of brain to construction of a home. The building process is a predictable sequence of laying the foundation, framing the rooms, wiring the electrical and last but not the least, adding distinctive features which underline the emerging “individuality”.

Klub Kids (www.klubkids.com) based in Cumming, GA, offers an excellent and unique preschool environment by catering and helping develop individuals with a strong foundation. It is a private academy, which has recently taken a sharp focus on educational excellence and overall well rounded development. Most importantly they understand the learning process and have the educational bandwidth to scale up far beyond what is offered in a stereotypical childcare franchise.

Klub Kids preschool focuses on seven key childhood foundation areas, including, language and literacy, mathematics, science, social studies, creative, emotional and physical development. Learning is imparted in four distinct ways which ultimately integrates into one overall well rounded development platform. They include, curriculum based instructions, field trips for practical observation, special activities for general knowledge and then extra curricular activities. This year, a new special activities program was started which include edutainers, science labs and exotic animals from Zoo Atlanta. Parents also get an opportunity to gauge their child’s development through a unique scoring and assessment system. Last but not the least, Klub Kids has zero tolerance for watching television and children are engaged at all times with planned activities.

Children who attend preschool at Klub Kids graduate to GA Pre K program offered at the same center. Klub Kids GA Pre K program is considered to be one of the best in Forsyth County if not in the entire state. Minimum qualification for the lead teacher was recently raised to a four year bachelor’s degree in early education, and there is constant pursuit to raise the bar on academic excellence. These have been taken note by many who believe in quality education, and not just another childcare. For 2008 GA Pre K program, the center had a waiting list of approximately 250 families for 80 available spots. With an average preschool enrollment of 40 children already at the center, GA Pre K spot is a premium at Klub Kids.

In summary, it is important to lay a strong foundation for early development on which much of the future is at stake. This in one investment where the value has to be maximized and it is important to find the best preschool that can help achieve this critical goal. If your priority is to maximize the educational value for your child, then it would be prudent to review the preschools at Klub Kids. Quality education, unlike fast food, cannot be effectively franchised. If this was possible, then we would perhaps have a Harvard University in every block!
 

Forsyth County Classifieds: Education, Preschool