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[quote=Anonymous]OP here. Thanks for all the suggestions. My mom suggested Montessori but, as a PP said, I think that is the best curriculum for some kids, but mine is not one of them!

The preschool I went to today gave me a "good feeling." Academics are not pushed; they stress play-based learning. Lots of art projects hanging on the walls, many different "centers" that the kids can explore. A beautiful outdoor play area, where the kids play for 30 minutes a day in nice weather. Kids bring their own pre-packaged snack, say grace, and eat snack together each day they're at school. My little one is pretty afraid of loud public restrooms right now, so I was really pleased to see that the bathrooms had tiny toilets and sinks which wouldn't intimidate her. When we got there, she ran right up to a teacher and was taken off to play while I toured with the director. They were so lovely with her. Thanks to the PP who suggested asking about the turnover rate; I actually forgot all about this until the director told me that most of their teachers had been there 10 years and more. The "newest" teacher had been there 7 years- so clearly they love their jobs and stick around for awhile.

I still have a couple more schools to tour, but am definitely putting in an application at this one. Thanks for all the advice, it definitely helped me pay better attention to certain things and ask the right questions. [/quote]

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