Teaching at Kompass is special for several reasons: 

 1. Innovative Pedagogy: Kompass emphasizes innovative teaching methods that prioritize personalized learning, critical thinking, and creativity, providing teachers with the opportunity to explore new approaches to education. 

 2. Student-Centered Approach: The focus on student needs and interests allows teachers to tailor their instruction to individual learning styles, fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

3. Technology Integration: Kompass integrates technology seamlessly into the curriculum, empowering teachers to leverage digital tools for enhanced instruction and student engagement.

4. Collaborative Community: Kompass cultivates a collaborative community of educators who share ideas, resources, and best practices, creating a supportive network for professional growth and development. 

 5. Real-World Relevance: By connecting classroom learning to real-world applications and challenges, Kompass equips students with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in today’s rapidly changing world, providing teachers with opportunities to make learning meaningful and impactful.

It has been an integral part of our educational philosophy because it values the unique perspectives and abilities of each child. Children are capable and competent individuals who construct their own learning through exploration, inquiry, and interaction with their environment.

The Reggio Emilia approach also fosters a sense of community and belonging, and encourages lifelong learning through meaningful experiences. Reggio Emilia elements at KOMPASS are integrated into our early childhood learning in various ways:

1. Emergent, Child-Centered Curriculum

Rather than following a predetermined curriculum, learning emerges from the interests, questions, and experiences of the children. We design our curriculum around the interests, needs, and curiosity of our children. Our teachers observe and listen to the children, incorporating their ideas and questions into project-based learning experiences. How do we build a marble track? How are bugs built? What is a super hero? These and many other questions are being asked, investigated and explored.

2. Emphasis on the Arts

We place a strong emphasis on the arts, including visual arts, music and movement. Children are encouraged to express themselves through various creative mediums, fostering their imagination and self-expression. 

3. Collaborative Learning

Learning is a social process and we emphasize collaboration among children, teachers, and parents. Children learn through meaningful interactions with others and we encourage them to express their ideas and thoughts through various forms of communication, enabling children to use their „100 languages“. In group projects and activities we provide opportunities for children to work together, problem-solve, and learn from each other’s perspectives. 

4. Documentation and Reflection

We document children’s learning experiences in our KOMPASS Development Portfolios through photos and written observations. They document the child’s learning path and serve as a tool for reflection, assessment, and communication with parents, helping to make children’s learning visible, meaningful and to celebrate their achievements.

5. Environment as the Third Teacher

The physical environment is considered the “third teacher” (after parents and educators). Our physical environment is thoughtfully designed to inspire and support children’s learning. It includes open-ended materials, natural elements, and spaces for quiet reflection, as well as areas for group collaboration and exploration. We consider the learning environment as an important aspect of the learning process, stimulating curiosity and creativity. We prepare our educational areas based on functionality (children’s needs and interests) as well as aesthetics. 

How Middle School students benefit from learning at KOMPASS…

We aim to create an engaging and empowering learning environment that prepares our students for success in the 21st century. We are consequently student-centered and promote critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, and social-emotional development. 

Middle school students have unique developmental needs that encompass academic, social, emotional, and physical aspects. They need a supportive learning environment that is safe, inclusive, and supportive. Middle school students also need to feel respected, valued, and encouraged to take risks in their learning.  Also for this age group, the curriculum has to be challenging, engaging and relevant. We provide opportunities for exploration, inquiry, and hands-on learning to foster curiosity and critical thinking skills. 

Middle school students have diverse learning needs and abilities. This requires differentiated instruction to accommodate different learning styles, interests, and levels of readiness. Last but not least, adolescence is a period of significant social and emotional development. We support our teenage learners in developing self-awareness, empathy, resilience, and healthy coping skills, and to ensure a positive school climate. We also acknowledge the need for identity exploration that is normal for this age. Students are beginning to explore their identities and develop a sense of self. They need opportunities to explore their interests, passions, and values, as well as opportunities for self-expression and creativity. Learners at this age benefit from positive relationships with peers, teachers, and other adults in our KOMPASS community. These relationships provide emotional support, guidance, and mentorship, helping students feel connected and valued. 

We emphasize clear expectations and feedback. Routines and guidelines for behavior and academic performance provide the general framework for all interactions. We make sure to offer timely and constructive feedback to support growth and learning. During this exciting phase, students also acquire important life skills and start to explore career options. Practicing time management, organization, and goal-setting helps our students prepare for Highschool and beyond.

We also use a variety of formative assessment strategies, such as self-assessments, peer assessments, and performance tasks, to provide ongoing feedback.

We organize learning in small peer groups to increase engagement. In our small groups, students often feel more comfortable participating and sharing their ideas. This lead to deeper understanding of the concepts that we teach. 

With fewer students in each group, our teachers also provide more individualized attention and support to each one of our learners. This helps struggling students catch up and excel, while allowing advanced learners to explore topics in greater depth. We also observe that working in small groups helps develop important collaboration and communication skills. They learn how to listen to others, articulate their own ideas, and work together to solve problems. 

Our small learning groups also provide opportunities to build relationships with peers, fostering a sense of belonging and community within the group. It impacts the students’ ability to develop empathy, cooperation, and conflict resolution skills. 

 This supportive and dynamic learning environment that promotes academic growth and social development.

Die Kompass Schule in Maadi ist eine Bildungseinrichtung der besonderen Art.

Ein herausragendes Merkmal der Kompass Schule ist ihre innovative pädagogische Methodik. Die Schule setzt auf moderne Lehr- und Lernansätze, die darauf abzielen, die individuellen Bedürfnisse und Fähigkeiten der Schülerinnen und Schüler zu berücksichtigen. Durch differenzierten Unterricht und individualisierte Lernwege werden die Schülerinnen und Schüler dazu ermutigt, ihr volles Potenzial zu entfalten und ihre persönlichen Stärken zu entwickeln.

Ein weiterer Aspekt, der die Kompass Schule so besonders macht, sind ihre vielfältigen außerschulischen Aktivitäten. Neben dem regulären Unterricht bietet die Schule eine breite Palette an extracurricularen Angeboten an, darunter Sport, Kunst, Musik, Theater und vieles mehr. Diese Aktivitäten tragen nicht nur zur ganzheitlichen Entwicklung der Schülerinnen und Schüler bei, sondern fördern auch ihre sozialen Kompetenzen und ihre kreativen Fähigkeiten.

Was die Schule ebenfalls hervorhebt, ist ihr engagiertes Lehrpersonal. Die Lehrkräfte der Kompass Schule zeichnen sich durch ihre Fachkompetenz, ihre Leidenschaft für das Unterrichten und ihre individuelle Betreuung der Schülerinnen und Schüler aus. Sie gehen auf die Bedürfnisse jedes einzelnen Kindes ein, unterstützen es bei seiner persönlichen Entwicklung und schaffen eine inspirierende Lernumgebung.

Darüber hinaus legt die Kompass Schule großen Wert auf die Förderung von Kreativität und Innovation. Die Schülerinnen und Schüler werden dazu ermutigt, neue Ideen zu entwickeln, kritisch zu denken und Problemlösungsstrategien zu erarbeiten. Durch Projekte und Aufgaben, die kreatives Denken und eigenständiges Arbeiten fördern, werden die Schülerinnen und Schüler dazu befähigt, sich in einer sich ständig verändernden Welt zurechtzufinden.

Besonders zu erwähnen ist auch die offene und inklusive Lernumgebung. Die Schule legt großen Wert auf Toleranz, Respekt und Vielfalt und schafft eine Atmosphäre, in der sich alle Schülerinnen und Schüler willkommen und akzeptiert fühlen. Durch gezielte Maßnahmen zur Förderung von Inklusion und Integration werden auch Schülerinnen und Schüler mit besonderen Bedürfnissen unterstützt und in das Schulleben integriert.

Auch die internationale Ausrichtung macht sie attraktiv für ägyptische und ausländische Familien. Durch den Kontakt mit anderen Kulturen und Sprachen werden die Schülerinnen und Schüler dazu ermutigt, über den eigenen Tellerrand hinauszublicken und sich als globale Bürgerinnen und Bürger zu verstehen.

Die Schule bietet den Schülerinnen und Schülern nicht nur eine erstklassige Ausbildung, sondern auch die Möglichkeit, sich persönlich weiterzuentwickeln, ihre Talente zu entfalten und sich zu selbstbewussten und verantwortungsbewussten Individuen zu entwickeln.

Die KOMPASS Grundschule ist eine Fortsetzung der 2008 in Kairos grünem, internationalen Stadtteil Maadi eröffneten Kita, in die KOMPASS Nursery (Krippe) und KOMPASS Kindergarten für Kinder von ein bis fünf Jahren integriert sind. Seit fast zwei Dekaden steht KOMPASS in Kairo, in Ägypten und in der Region für erstklassige Pädagogik, die sich von den sonst eher traditionelleren Angeboten abhebt. Im Jahr 2019 wurde der Altersrahmen zusätzlich mit der KOMPASS Mittelschule erweitert; seitdem lernen Jugendliche über die Grundschule hinaus, bis zum 15. Lebensjahr bei uns. KOMPASS steht für kindgerechtes Lernen in einer internationalen Schulgemeinschaft, die sich neben weltoffenen ägyptischen Familien zum großen Teil auch aus „Expats“ und Diplomaten zusammensetzt. Das dreisprachige Angebot ermöglicht in KOMPASS Nursery und KOMPASS Kindergarten das natürliche Lernen von Deutsch, Englisch und Arabisch. Durch Immersion („Sprachbad“) erleben die Kinder von klein auf die auf muttersprachlich gesprochenen Sprachen durch unser dreisprachiges Team. Sowohl unsere Krippe als auch der Kindergarten sind als offenes Konzept entwickelt; Kinder haben die Möglichkeit zwischen ansprechenden Bildungsbereichen zu wählen, in denen durch spezialisierte Pädagogen und eine vorbereitete Lernumgebung die Lernziele des Bildungsplans von Baden-Württemberg einladend und anregend umgesetzt werden. 

In der KOMPASS Grundschule legen sich Eltern und Lehrer dann individuell für jedes Kind auf den deutschen oder englischsprachigen Lernweg fest. Die jeweils andere Sprache und Arabisch werden dann als Zweitsprache weiter gelernt. 

In unserer Grundschule arbeiten wir seit der Gründung 2012 mit Kindern von 5 bis 10 ebenfalls mit modernen Lehr- und Lernansätzen. Diese zielen darauf ab, auf die individuellen Bedürfnisse und Fähigkeiten unserer Schülerinnen und Schüler einzugehen. Durch differenzierten Unterricht und individualisierte Lernwege werden die Lernenden dazu ermutigt, ihr Potenzial zu entfalten sowie ihre persönlichen Stärken zu entdecken und zu entwickeln. Im deutschen Programm unserer Grundschule arbeiten die Lerngruppen nach dem deutschen Bildungsplan (Baden-Württemberg). Sie profitieren durch thematisches Lernen ebenfalls vom internationalen Curriculum der KOMPASS Grundschule, dem IPC, das nach der Grundschule, ab der Mittelschule, in das IMYC übergeht.  

Neben dem regulären Unterricht in den Fächern Deutsch, Englisch und Arabisch lernen die Kinder in ihrer primären Sprache Mathematik und Sachkunde. Einführung in Computer Science, Kunst, Musik und Sport finden auf Englisch statt.

Darüber hinaus bietet die Schule eine breite Palette an außerschulischen Angeboten an, darunter Sport, Kunst, Musik, Schach, Werkstattarbeit und vieles mehr. Diese Aktivitäten tragen nicht nur zur ganzheitlichen Entwicklung bei, sondern fördern auch die sozialen Kompetenzen und die kreativen Fähigkeiten der jungen Menschen.

Lernen bei KOMPASS ist zudem in Kleingruppen organisiert. Grundschulgruppen sind auf ca. 10 Schüler begrenzt. Engagierte Pädagogen setzen die Werte unseres pädagogischen Konzeptes mit Leidenschaft um und stellend individuelle Betreuung der Schülerinnen und Schüler sicher. Sie gehen auf die Bedürfnisse jedes einzelnen Kindes ein, unterstützen es bei seiner persönlichen Entwicklung und schaffen eine inspirierende Lernumgebung.

Lernen bei KOMPASS steht ebenfalls für die Förderung von Kreativität und Innovation. Wir ermutigen unsere Schülerinnen und Schüler, neue Ideen zu entwickeln, kritisch zu denken und Problemlösungsstrategien zu erarbeiten. Durch Projekte und Aufgaben, die kreatives Denken und eigenständiges Arbeiten fördern, werden die Schülerinnen und Schüler dazu befähigt, sich in einer sich ständig verändernden Welt zurechtzufinden.

Ob Krippe, Kindergarten oder Schule, KOMPASS ist geprägt durch eine Atmosphäre, in der sich alle Schülerinnen und Schüler willkommen und akzeptiert fühlen. Durch gezielte Maßnahmen zur Förderung von Inklusion und Integration werden auch Schülerinnen und Schüler mit besonderen Bedürfnissen unterstützt und in das Schulleben integriert.

Durch den Kontakt mit anderen Kulturen und Sprachen werden Schülerinnen und Schüler in unserer Schule dazu ermutigt, sich sowohl mit dem Heimat- bzw. Gastland Ägypten sprachlich und kulturell auseinanderzusetzen, aber auch über den eigenen Tellerrand hinauszublicken und sich als globale Bürgerinnen und Bürger in einer internationalen Gemeinschaft verstehen lernen. Diese internationale Ausrichtung wird von den ägyptischen Familien, die unsere Schule als Lernort für ihre Kinder wählen, als auch von den Diplomaten- und Expatriate-Familien geschätzt und unterstützt.

Weitere Fragen zur KOMPASS Grundschule, zur KOMPASS Mittelschule und zu KOMPASS Krippe und KOMPASS Kindergarten richten Sie bitte an [email protected]. Gerne organisieren wir ein persönliches Gespräch Vorort oder online.

15 YEARS OF PUTTING CHILDREN FIRST

In September 2008, KOMPASS Kindergarten opened its door in the Maadi lush suburb of Cairo Egypt. With 14 children and 7 staff members, they began putting children first.

Instead of giving in to a rigid institutional system, the founders wanted for every child out there what they wanted for their own children. And that was when KOMPASS Education began.

Back then, the kindergarten consisted of one apartment, an outdoor space, and lots of love and understanding. The vision of the founders and staff was that children are complete in themselves, they are capable of learning, they are capable of being independent, they have a choice. Everyone at KOMPASS deeply believed this, and still do.

(PICTURE) * CAPTION: 2008 – KOMPASS KINDERGARTEN

4 month later, in January 2009, the KOMPASS Nursery opened its door for younger children, children as young as 12 months, show interest in things they prefer, they make choices, they have talents, and are able to perform and participate in tasks and activities that may seem beyond their ability to their parents. In the KOMPASS nursery each teacher has a maximum of 3 children, from 9 to 3 these children are participating, cooperating carrying and learning simple life skills like eating completely by themselves, cleaning up before and after meals, sleeping within a group of other children, competing puzzles, doing simple literacy activities, working on their fine and motor skills and being monitored by the Nursery staff that documents every major and minor milestone and skill acquired by the children on a daily basis. In the KOMPASS Nursery toddlers are being giving the chance to be their independent unique selves on a daily basis. A nursery is not only a daycare for this age group, but a place of social, mental and physical growth.

(PICTURE) * CAPTION: 2009 – KOMPASS NURSERY

The 3 year olds who entered kindergarten in 2008 turned 7 in 2012. And they needed a school to attend. By then KOMPASS had already started turning into a community and the staff and parents alike wanted to continue giving to the children the same opportunities throughout their primary school years. The KOMPASS concept and pedagogy were already established and were not going to waste.

Accordingly, in 2012 the KOMPASS Primary school opened its door, and the children were transferred from the Kindergarten to continue their child centered education in a broader and a more comprehensive approach, each according to their level and age.

(PICTURE) * CAPTION: 2012 – KOMPASS Primary School

Throughout the years, from 2008 unto 2012, more parents, Expats and Egyptians – mostly residing in Maadi – were starting to form a child centered community, after all, KOMPASS being a neighborhood school, there had to be collaborations in one way or another between parents and school.

Along the primary years, the KOMPASS Primary school has been dedicated to maintain it’s child lead approach, and it was clear that the school needs to expand! From Kindergarten to Nursery to Primary, it was about time to walk these children to their middle school years.

In 2019, the KOMPASS Middle School was opened, and a whole new journey has begun. With all the challenges that the KOMPASS community faced along the years in sustaining the vision and quality of education at the Kindergarten, School and nursery, it is a proud moment for the KOMPASS School to announce that this coming academic year 23/24, there will be further adjustments and adaptations for the new and rich set curriculum that will take place starting this 

August 2023.

Stay tuned for our next story: The KOMPASS Curriculum and Approach.

Why progressive education is the best schooling system for modern generations

“A child wakes up in the morning dreading going to school” Do you as a parent relate?

Is your child miserable at school? Do they hate waking up in the morning? Are they struggling at school? What is wrong with them? Am I doing something wrong? What else can I do?

Is guilt suffocating you? Have you tried everything possible to make them love learning and failed? Well, we have good news for you… There is nothing wrong with you. There is nothing wrong with your child. There is something wrong with the system!

School should be fun. School should be safe. School should be a child’s second home. And this is what KOMPASS education introduced to Egypt.

So what is progressive education based on? Ignacio Estrada put it beautifully..

“If a child can’t learn the way we teach, maybe we should teach the way they learn” Ignacio Estrada.

And this is exactly what KOMPASS Education believes in.

Here are 3 questions about progressive education that will help clarifies things:

So what is progressive education?

KOMPASS’ website was created in a way to simplify the concept and introduce parents and caregivers to progressive education. “KOMPASS is a trilingual progressive school in Maadi (Cairo, Egypt) and in Somabay (Red Sea, Egypt). The nursery, preschool, elementary school and middle school serve children from 1 to 14 years.

Educated and child-centered teachers work in small groups to be able to focus on the individuality of each child, and help him/her be the best version of themselves. By not only focusing on academic success, but also on strong social skills, we aim to prepare children to become responsible members of our global society.”

Does it take a special mindset to put your child in a progressive education school?

Short answer is No. Most parents who joined KOMPASS Education with their children over the past 15 years believed in the new idea. It was new, it was still in progress, but it took such an open and broad mindset to make a parent trust the system.

15 years later, most people who join with their children are more curious than sure. It is when they see the results for themselves they are sure and start advocating for KOMPASS.

Testimonial 1:

“My daughter has learnt in KOMPASS in 2 months, the equivalent of the 2 years she attended institutional schooling” – Luli (KOMPASS parent of 2)

Testimonial 2:

“I have found proper sand and nature in KOMPASS. My daughter is getting the same quality education I got in Norway as a child” – Imaan (KOMPASS parent of 2)

Testimonial 3:

“My child’s grades were very high in institutional schooling. KOMPASS has revealed his actual educational level. And now he is learning properly at his own pace” – Lillian (KOMPASS parent of 2)

Testimonial 4:

I saw how happy my niece is at KOMPASS. So when I gave birth, I knew KOMPASS would be the place for my child”. – Yasmine (KOMPASS parent of 3)

To learn more about progressive education, Check the KOMPASS website.

For further clarifications about the system, email KOMPASS on [email protected].

The KOMPASS crew is on a mission to raise awareness for progressive education. They believe that every child deserves the best education the world can offer.

In their own words:

The KOMPASS system is child-centered, hands-on and inquiry-based. Real learning for children of all ages happens while exploring and experiencing from collecting, analyzing and synthesizing information. Children’s learning is, therefore, process-oriented rather than product-oriented.

We give children the opportunity to recognize and follow their own interests. We encourage them to think for themselves and develop their own individual voices. We have built the KOMPASS system after researching international role models who were inspired by progressive educators like Maria Montessori, Jean Piaget and Lew Vygotksy, and by the experiences of the educational philosophy of Reggio Emilia and the German infans philosophy from which we have derived precious procedures and methods.

Stay tuned for the next KOMPASS Story, Why KOMPASS serves meals to students

Why does KOMPASS serve meals to students?

Food.

Proper nutrition is a crucial part of a child’s mental and physical development, and in its  progressive educational approach, KOMPASS believes that for children to grow healthy, they should have all aspects of their well-being met.

Through KOMPASS Education’s sections and branches, the same nutritional philosophy applies for all ages.

From 1 to 14 years children get 3 meals a day. With different kinds of nutritious meals, that are changed every week according to the children’s interests.

Through 1 to 5 years, meals are decided by the section heads, and starting at 6 years of age, children have several conferences a year to decide for themselves what meals they like and which breakfasts, lunches and snacks they like to have. Along with other needs and demands that they discuss with their teachers in a closed setup.

So why does KOMPASS Education serve meals to children and doesn’t count on the lunchbox model that is applied to most schools in egypt?

First off, By serving meals, the KOMPASS crew minimizes the chances of children bringing non nutritious food to school. Lunchboxes hold the risk of children bringing empty calories to school. Which is something against the KOMPASS philosophy.

When children have the same meal they find a sense of unity and equality through a basic wellbeing activity. No child thinks the other one has better food, no child compares. No comparison is a key component of progressive education.

KOMPASS takes pride in its in-house culinary team who provides three fresh, nutritious meals every day. Fresh fruits and/or vegetables are offered during breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack.  Children are encouraged to try new things, and are reminded on a daily basis how important fruits and vegetables are for their wellbeing.

Like in a family, KOMPASS teachers take their meals with the children. They consider their meals an extension of our curriculum. Teachers encourage the children to talk about the food that they are eating. These conversations provoke more awareness about food and table manners and encourage healthy choices as well as the culture of eating together.

Teachers at KOMPASS are fully aware of each child’s nutritional needs. Allergies are being taken care of and every child is treated individually. The team makes sure that all children feel heard and listen carefully to each child’s cravings and needs.

The kitchen staff is fully aware of allergies within the group and special diets for children who need extra attention with their needs. After all, KOMPASS is a place for everyone. And eating the same food doesn’t mean children have to comply with a rigid system. The core of progressive education is built on individuality. And the meal serving process at KOMPASS Education combines individuality with equality. When older children decide what meals they want, they are given a healthy sense of autonomy along with the healthy food. After all, that is what progressive education is all about.

Stay tuned for our next story. 15 Years of putting children first

4 statements about Nursery from KOMPASS moms

When it comes to choosing a nursery for your baby/toddler, your gut feeling is mostly right. But how can someone differentiate between gut feeling, and parenthood anxiety?

Through questions asked to 4 KOMPASS moms, these were the reasons that got them to initially choose, or to switch from another nursery to KOMPASS.

1. It takes a village to raise a 15 month old.

“The amount of guilt mothers have is immense. Single mothers have an extra bit when they decide to send their child to nursery in order to go back to work.

I as a single mom had it hard when I decided to send my daughter to nursery at 15 months old. I kept giving myself all the reasons not to. But I realized that children at this age can actually “learn” a thing or two! I visited KOMPASS and saw children as little as 12 months working on activities with their teachers. I saw skills that my 15 months old didn’t reach yet. Only then I realized I needed help from teachers! As a single mom, after placing my child at KOMPASS, I knew first hand what a village is! It does take a village to raise a child, especially little children as young as my daughter was back then”.

2. My child was frustrated at all times.

“Young children cry for all different reasons, but if it’s more than usual and they keep crying for no tangible reason, this is a warning sign that they are stressed out. It happened to me when my child was two. I kept searching for reasons to explain her off mood, until I discovered she was being mistreated at nursery! It’s very hard to hide mistreatment from parents for long. And that’s why we joined KOMPASS. The difference was directly affecting her in a positive way, that we knew the problem was in her previous daycare”. 

3. My child loves drop offs!

Even though a lot of children find drop off emotionally challenging, a mother of three has another opinion; “The 3 of my children loved their drop offs! Except for my eldest who struggled a little bit at first, both of her siblings were equally excited to join the nursery. Nursery has made my life much easier. As soon as I got over the “guilt” part, all was smooth and worth it”

4. My child used to shout at his toys!

“Children imitate adults when it comes to pretend play. My son used to gather his toys and threaten to hit them if they don’t behave. And this was the last day he attended his past daycare.

When he was one, I had to send him to nursery as I had to go back to work. The biggest mistake I made was that I went against my intuition. I felt children were miserable when I visited his previous nursery but didn’t pay much attention to it at the time. When I visited KOMPASS, the first thing I noticed was how happy the children were! All of them less than 3 years of age and they were happy! I remember going back home telling my family I finally found a place where I can send my child to and not blame myself for it”.

The worst fear of a mother of an infant/toddler is child abuse, while the child cannot express themselves verbally. So here is a tip or two to help you identify if there is any kind of mistreatment at your child’s nursery:

A child who is being mistreated will not be able to articulate it verbally. But there are behavioral signs to look for. Shouting at toys is one of them. Frequent nightmares, extreme discomfort at drop off that cannot be consoled by the parent or teacher, and lastly, if you have a gut feeling that your child is being mistreated or abused, you are most likely right. It’s never too late to change nurseries and find new solutions. PS: it is normal for children to be clingy after going home because they miss their parents. So this sign may not be reliable in evaluating the situation.

But after all there are definitely places out there that really care for children, and provide them with all the love, care, and education they need.