"Some think it's good for the children because it helps promote independence. Other parents don't have time or energy to look after their kids," says Xu.
"Also, in traditional Chinese culture many grandparents live with the family, and [because of China's one child policy] sometimes there are four grandparents, two parents and just one child in a home.
"Some parents worry that the grandparents will spoil the child, so they send them here."
Kelly Jiang's father, Jamie, is an investment consultant, and her mother doesn't work. As part of China's wealthy business elite, they are able to afford the monthly fees of $1,000 (£622).
"We did a lot of research, and discovered that boarding kindergarten benefits outgoing children. It helps them become more independent, and have better life skills," explains Jiang.
"Our Kelly was a very cheerful baby who liked her own space, so we sent her for a trial. Then we asked her if she wanted to stay in the boarding class, and she said yes."
Jiang's eyes fill with tears when asked if he misses his bubbly little girl.
"At first we missed her so much. But we think that as the world is more global, sooner or later she will leave us.
"We let go of her earlier to help her become more independent and be able to survive in society. But we cherish the time we spend with her."
Boarding kindergartens were established in China in 1949 to look after war orphans of the civil war, as well as the children of new Communist Party leaders who suddenly found themselves too busy for childcare.
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