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If you are the first-time parent of a preschool-aged student, you may not know the first thing of what to look for in one. Although there are different types of models of preschools that are all successful, there are three common things to be on the lookout for when you're shopping around. From time slots to curriculum, this article will give you some tips to make your shopping for preschool experience hopefully a little bit easier. Read on to learn a little bit more. 

1. Time Slots

If you work a full-time job, then you may not only need an all-day preschool but you may need a year-round preschool center as well. When you are able to find a preschool that offers both of these services, it takes the pressure off of you as the parent to have to find all of that additional daycare. Additionally, when your child has one consistent place to go to every day of the year, they will more likely thrive.

2. Ratings

Ratings are one of the easiest things to come across these days, thanks to the internet. Although not all ratings online are accurate, when it comes to things like preschools, they are usually screened and very verifiable. When you find a few preschools that you personally like, get online and see what other parents have said. Another thing that you can do as well is to ask the preschool for the names of other parents. That way, you can contact them and get their opinion. 

3. Curriculum

Some parents want their kids to just socialize when they are at preschool while other parents want their kids to do a little bit more like getting started on reading. Sit down with your significant other and see what is important for you to have your child get out of preschool. Then, once you have narrowed that down, you can find a preschool that will give your child those kinds of benefits. 

Shopping for preschools can be a bit daunting; especially with other competitive moms around you. Remember to not make preschool something that is hard and stressful. Instead, try to make it an enjoyable experience for both you and your child. Also remember that the more excited they are about learning at a young age, the more likely they will continue to feel like that as they get much older. Reach out to preschools near you to learn more.