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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

$16.99
Published: August 2010
SKU: 9781402242083

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Overview

“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

 

“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

Product Details

  • Paperback
  • Case Count: 12
"Wana offers practical advice on everything from researching and finding a school to the application process to—assuming the process is successful—preparing the child for the first day. A solid resource for parents of preschoolers." — Booklist
"The subtitle of Jenifer Wana's preschool primer says it all: "The Ultimate Guide to Finding, Getting Into, and Preparing for Nursery School." Type A moms everywhere can breathe a sigh of relief because How To Choose the Best Preschool for Your Child (Sourcebooks, $14.99, 256 pages, ISBN 9781402242083) will save you loads of time navigating essays, interviews, applications and recommendation letters." — BookPage
"I consider How to Choose the Best Preschool for Your Child the most comprehensive guidebook for parents looking to send their child to preschool." — Ice Fairy's Treasure Chest
"This book was a treasure trove of great information on choosing the right preschool for your child. I would recommend this book for anyone that will be looking for finding a preschool for their own child in the near future!" — Island Life
"This book is a great resource for any parent of a toddler getting ready to embark on the road to preschool." — Katie Talks About
"How to Choose the Best Preschool for Your Child: The Ultimate Guide to Finding, Getting Into, and Preparing for Nursery tells parents everything from criteria for choosing a preschool to preparing for admission interviews, as well as advice on applying to competitive preschools, including writing essays, soliciting recommendations and getting off the waiting list." — Mom Most Traveled
"Simple, sensible and sequential, the book is your one-stop shop for preschool time." — Mom Writes
"This is a wonderful resource for parents to help them start on this journey and process with their child." — Plus Size Mommy
"An invaluable resource for those that are entering the world of preschool" — Preschool Playbook
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