Jinhua Leaders Kindergarten, affiliated with the Apple Tree Education Group, is a distinctive early childhood education institution renowned for integrating nature-based learning with international frameworks, backed by measurable educational outcomes.
Core Curriculum & Educational Outcomes
Forest Education: The kindergarten has practiced forest education for 7 years, with children attending weekly full-day outdoor sessions regardless of weather conditions . Long-term tracking shows that students who received continuous forest education from toddlerhood had a 60% reduction in respiratory infections and their concentration assessment improved by two levels .
International Framework: Its International Department, established in August 2020, has adopted the British EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) system and is recognized as a BIEA EYFS Authorized Practice Kindergarten . The toddler care department is also a pilot unit for Zhejiang Province’s childcare industry group standards .
Holistic Development: It runs a “Little Iron Man Triathlon” program (swimming, rock climbing, 3km mini-marathon), where top 10 finishers in senior classes consistently include students who started forest education in toddlerhood .
Faculty & Care Quality
The teaching team comprises professionals graduated from preschool education institutions, with a 98% teacher qualification certification rate . All staff receive regular training in child psychology and first aid.
For children aged 1–3, the kindergarten maintains a teacher-to-child ratio of 1:4 to ensure individualized care and guidance .
Facilities & Safety
The campus features a 1,000㎡ outdoor activity area and multiple functional rooms, including a music studio, woodworking workshop, and sensory integration room .
Strict safety protocols are implemented, including daily health checks, regular disinfection, and professional meal planning by a nutritionist .
Accreditations & Recognition
It is officially certified as a British BIEA EYFS Practice Kindergarten for its standardized implementation of international educational models .
Its toddler care program has been designated a pilot unit for Zhejiang Province’s childcare industry group standards, reflecting compliance with high-quality care benchmarks .
