| How do you select a preschool for your child? This is | | | | and write down your most important questions before |
| a very important decision, as this will be their first | | | | you arrive. |
| school experience and will impact how willing they are | | | | Make sure you meet with the director and the |
| to go to elementary school. In addition to your own | | | | teachers. You'll want to see how the director runs the |
| unique circumstances, give some consideration to the | | | | school, but it is the teachers who will likely have the |
| topics discussed here. | | | | most interaction with your child. Request a tour so you |
| What needs to you want the preschool staff to | | | | can see the entire facility. |
| address? Should they be teaching colors and shapes? | | | | During the tour, look at both the facility and the activity |
| It's best to identify whether or not the preschool is a | | | | happening in the facility. Do the children seem content? |
| match now or you may be disappointed. What about | | | | What sort of information is hanging on the bulletin |
| socialization? Do you want the staff to work on this as | | | | board? Take notes of your impressions and be sure |
| well? | | | | to follow-up with any additional questions. After you |
| Not every family requires full time preschool. Some | | | | have visited each of the preschools you are |
| parents work part-time or are students. In their case, | | | | considering, take your child to visit your favorite. |
| they may wish to do much of the teaching at home as | | | | Introduce him to the director, the teachers, and the |
| they'll only require a few hours of daycare each day. | | | | other children. How does he like this preschool? If your |
| Shopping for a preschool may seem like a huge | | | | child seems to fit in well with this environment, you've |
| undertaking, but it can be fun. Be sure to keep your | | | | made a good choice! |
| most important criteria in mind. Bring a notebook along | | | | |