5 Questions to Ask When Looking at Preschools

How do you judge individual schools? The answer has less to do with a school's philosophy than with what's actually going on in the classroom. Here are some specific questions that parents should ask at any type of preschool.
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Do teachers stick around?
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Turnover in early-childhood programs is notoriously high, and it can take a toll: Research shows that kids who've had several preschool teachers have a harder time adjusting to school than children with a single teacher. Ask for and compare turnover numbers at schools you're considering. Mid-year teacher replacements should be the exception, not the rule.

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