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How to Choose the Best Preschool for Your Child

The Ultimate Guide to Finding, Getting Into, and Preparing for Nursery School

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"The most useful tool out there for families about to embark on the search for a preschool!"

—Helen Cohen, director, Frances Jacobson Early Childhood Center, Boston

A must-have for parents of future preschoolers

Starting preschool is one of the biggest milestones in a child's life. With this comprehensive, step-by-step guide, you won't have to navigate the preschool process alone. Whether the nursery schools nearby enroll every child, or they're so competitive that they only accept a few applicants, this book has everything you need to know to choose and get into the right preschool for your child. You'll learn:

  • How to find high-quality preschools in your area
  • Insight into popular preschool programs (Montessori, Waldorf, play based, cooperative)
  • Key criteria to consider when choosing a preschool
  • Strategies for paying for preschool (financial aid, tax benefits)
  • How to help prepare your child for the first day of preschool
  • Advice for gaining admission into competitive programs, including getting off the waiting list, submitting a strong application, and preparing for a child assessment
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    "This well-organized, comprehensive book will help parents navigate the world of preschool."

    —Nancy Schulman and Ellen Birnbaum, authors of Practical Wisdom for Parents: Raising Self-Confident Children in the Preschool Years and directors of the 92nd Street Y Nursery School, New York

    "A gift to every parent starting the preschool search."

    —Irene Byrne, MA, author of Preschools by the Bay and executive director of the Phoebe Hearst Preschool, San Francisco

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      • Booklist

        August 1, 2010
        Even before the pressure of finding the right kindergarten for a child rears its ugly head, there isfor many parentsthe ordeal of finding the right preschool. Looking back on the frustrations of the process of getting her own child into preschool, Wana offers a helpful guide for other parents. She begins with a brief historical perspective on the rising prevalence of preschools and research showing that a strong educational program in preschool can launch a childs school career. Wana outlines the array of programs, from private to public, part-time to extended care, and discusses accreditation status and the philosophical differences between play-based Montessori schools, project-based Reggio Emilia schools, and faith-based religious schools. She also advises parents on how to set selection criteria based on the childs personality and family needs and circumstances. Wana offers practical advice on everything from researching and finding a school to the application process toassuming the process is successfulpreparing the child for the first day. A solid resource for parents of preschoolers.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2010, American Library Association.)

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