RIVERSIDE SCHOOL · NOVOGORSK

Preparing for your kindergarten visit

A practical guide to getting to know Riverside with your child.

A visit is a chance to see the space, meet the people and ask the questions that matter to your family. Use this guide to prepare for the conversation. For age groups, everyday life and fees, start with our Kindergarten overview.

Tell us about your child

Share their age, interests, familiar routines and the languages they use at home. Tell us about any previous nursery experience and what helps them feel comfortable in a new place.

Look at the day through your child’s eyes

Ask to see the group’s space and talk through the balance of shared activities, free play, outdoor time, meals and rest. Discuss the opening hours and attendance option that would fit your family.

Meet the people who will support your child

Ask who works with the group, how Russian and English are used, and what support is available for a child who is new to English. Discuss how you will keep in touch and share observations.

Agree the first steps

Talk through settling-in arrangements, including attendance in the first days and the parent’s involvement. Before enrolment, ask for confirmation of availability, hours, fees, included services and any additional costs.

Let’s start with a visit

Come and see Riverside in Novogorsk and talk through your family’s questions. Include your child’s age and the programme you are interested in so we can prepare for your visit.