How to Choose the Best Preschool for Your Child : The Ultimate Guide to Finding, Getting Into, and Preparing for Nursery School

__"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