—(Arshleen Kaur Kalra is the Bengaluru-based Head of Academics, KLAY Preschools and Daycare) The first six years are a period of profound development. Studies conducted at Harvard University reveal that over 90 percent of brain development in children happens before age five Everyone remembers those first days in preschool — the tiny backpack, the anxious smile, the courageous wave at the gate, and occasionally, tears. For many parents, it’s an emotional milestone — the beginning of the process of letting go, even if only for a few hours. That inevitable process requires preparation, not just for infants but for parents also. Selecting the appropriate preschool. Before preparing a child for preschool, it’s important to first take a step back and consider which preschool to choose. Remember a preschool is an extension of the child’s home. Its values, culture, and teaching philosophy should align with what the child experiences at home….