Choosing a Preschool

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Before your child starts preschool or kindergarten, be sure he's schooled in these basics.

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... about preschool now, most parents start researching and planning a year or more in advance. Jenifer Wana..., author of How to Choose the Best Preschool for Your Child, answers parents' most common pre-K queries... day-care classroom with other preschool-age kids and has a teacher who follows a set curriculum...

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Watch for these milestones to occur between 18-24 months.

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