On Thursday 3 April, The Hague will celebrate the Dag van de Voorschool (Day of Pre-School). On this open day (in Dutch), parents and carers can get to know the pre-school and register their children. The pre-school prepares children aged 2.5 to 4 for primary school in a playful manner. More and more parents in The Hague are discovering how valuable pre-school is for their child’s development. In The Hague, there are over 140 preschools where toddlers can take this important step in their development.
Pre-school increasingly well known among parents
Recently, there has been a clear increase in parents’ interest in pre-school. The Hague toddler consultants play an important role in this by informing and guiding them well. Parents who previously had doubts, now increasingly see the added value: a safe environment in which their toddler develops playfully, becomes more language-savvy and learns to play with other children. Toddler consultant Hafsa: ‘Some parents think that pre-school is only for children who do not yet speak Dutch well, but that is not true. All toddlers from 2.5 years old can learn and play here. This way, every child starts primary school with more self-confidence.’
Alderman Hilbert Bredemeijer: ‘At the pre-school, children get a good start at primary school. They learn to play together, are introduced to language. That is why we have made pre-school free of charge for children who really need it. To all parents who are interested or have questions, come along during the Day of Pre-school. Then you can see how valuable pre-school is for your child.”
3 April: come to the Day of Preschool
During the Day of Preschool, preschools all over The Hague open their doors. Parents and carers can visit a pre-school in their neighbourhood, ask questions and register their child directly. For more information and an overview of preschools in The Hague, visit www.voorschooldenhaag.nl (in Dutch)
The preschool: an important step
For many young children, the transition to primary school is a big step. The preschool offers them the chance to playfully build language skills, social interaction and self-confidence. At preschool, children aged 2.5 to 4 years learn new words, social skills and what it is like to work in a group in a playful way. The preschool is free for a large proportion of Hague toddlers. They are welcome 16 hours a week.
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