International Small Hands Academy

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Çocuğumun eğitiminde ve gelişiminde çok büyük desteklerinden dolayı Regina Kruse ve ekibine sonsuz teşekkürler(Smallhands Rumelihisarı).

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Considered it but never chose it (location in terms of commute was impossible for us). Were looking at a group for 3-year old kids.Summary: very good (environment wise) kindergarten in English only with amazing Principle named Lacey but value for money have to be considered thoroughly according to individual preferences.From my pint of view at this age for the kid it's very important to socialize as much as possible with his peers and be active a lot preferably outdoors - and that particular kindergarten ticked all those boxes perfectly.IMPORTANT: Vibe from the Principle (her name was Lacey) was MAGICAL - i got the vibe that she really knows what she is doing and that I would trust her with my kid 100% and that she will help me in any way possible (she actually did even though we were not students there)From my point of view principle is one of the most crucial factors to consider when choosing the right place for your kid (because it has to feel right for you as well).Pros:- right in the middle of nature, lots of outdoor space for the kids- native speakers- stuff does not speak to kids in Turkish at all (even if the kid is Turkish and does not speak English )- kids spend time outside as much as possible (even if it's raining or snowing, they have all the required gear for that at the premises)- they teach kids to be self sufficient from a very young age (2-year old group)- everything build on trust: parents leaving their kids at the gate, so no involvement of parents throughout the day- very helpful staff, seems like a very nice environment (kids, teachers and parents wise);- very closed from outside world, so feels very safe inside (like separate private world)Cons:- value for money: 2 200 usd per month as of 2023/2024 school year;- too many holidays (compare to other kindergarten)- full-day hours are shorter than average (9 till 3 pm or 1:30 pm, do not remember exactly)- apart from the staff being native speakers no proof of any work-related education or long work experience with the kids provided (policy is that you have to trust kindergarten decision to hire the current team members)- breakfast is not not included, you suppose to feed your kids before bringing them in;- no physiologists at the premises or which comes few days a week (to help solve some conflicts between kids, understand kids individual pattern better)- no trial run for a few days to see if your kid will like the place or not