Finding a Preschool: Questions to Ask

Ten Questions to Ask the School
Searching for a preschool for your child? Here are ten questions Sue Crystal suggests you ask:

1. How long has the school been in existence?
2. What experience do the teachers have?
3. What is the daily routine?
4. What is the parent involvement?
5. Is there time set aside for the parent and teachers to discuss the child?
6. How is discipline handled?
7. Does the school have an outdoor space and how often is it used?
8. Does the school take field trips?
9. What is the vacation and holiday schedule?
10. What is the policy for taking care of sick or injured children?

Four Questions to Ask Yourself
When visiting a preschool, rely on what you see. Here are four questions to ask yourself:

1. Are the children safe, busy, and happy?
2. Does the school have a lively, creative order to it?
3. Are the rooms decorated with teacher art or children's art? (Children's art decorating the room is a sign the teachers value what the children create.)
4. Do the teachers seem to like what they are doing?

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