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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.
Do teachers stick around?
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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I have no friends or family with preschool aged children and I had no idea what to look for in a preschool. This is helpful.
10/23/2010 03:18:16 PM Report Abuse