Questions to Ask on Preschool Tour
Navigate preschool tours with strategic questions that help you understand the program, environment, and approach while ensuring you choose the right early childhood education for your child.
1What's the school's approach to early childhood education and development?
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What's the school's approach to early childhood education and development?
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Why this works
Reveals their educational philosophy while helping you understand their approach to child development and learning.
2What's the school's approach to working with different types of children and learning styles?
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What's the school's approach to working with different types of children and learning styles?
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Why this works
Shows their inclusivity while revealing how they accommodate different children and learning needs.
3What's the school's approach to working with different types of families and parents?
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What's the school's approach to working with different types of families and parents?
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Why this works
Demonstrates their family engagement while revealing how they work with families and involve parents in education.
4What's the school's approach to working with different types of activities and play?
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What's the school's approach to working with different types of activities and play?
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Why this works
Shows their play-based learning while revealing how they structure activities and incorporate play into learning.
5What's the school's approach to working with different types of behavior and discipline?
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What's the school's approach to working with different types of behavior and discipline?
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Why this works
Demonstrates their behavior management while revealing how they handle behavior and discipline in age-appropriate ways.
6What's the school's approach to working with different types of safety and security?
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What's the school's approach to working with different types of safety and security?
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Why this works
Shows their safety focus while revealing their safety protocols and security measures.
7What's the school's approach to working with different types of nutrition and meals?
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What's the school's approach to working with different types of nutrition and meals?
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Why this works
Demonstrates their health focus while revealing how they handle nutrition and meal times.
8What's the school's approach to working with different types of outdoor play and activities?
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What's the school's approach to working with different types of outdoor play and activities?
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Why this works
Shows their outdoor learning while revealing how they incorporate outdoor play and activities.
9What's the school's approach to working with different types of special needs and accommodations?
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What's the school's approach to working with different types of special needs and accommodations?
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Why this works
Demonstrates their inclusion support while revealing how they work with children with special needs.
10What's the school's approach to working with different types of communication and language development?
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What's the school's approach to working with different types of communication and language development?
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Why this works
Shows their language support while revealing how they support communication and language development.
11What's the school's approach to working with different types of social skills and emotional development?
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What's the school's approach to working with different types of social skills and emotional development?
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Why this works
Demonstrates their social-emotional focus while revealing how they support social skills and emotional development.
12What's the school's approach to working with different types of creativity and artistic expression?
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What's the school's approach to working with different types of creativity and artistic expression?
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Why this works
Shows their creative support while revealing how they encourage creativity and artistic expression.
13What's the school's approach to working with different types of physical development and motor skills?
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What's the school's approach to working with different types of physical development and motor skills?
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Why this works
Demonstrates their physical development support while revealing how they support gross and fine motor skills.
14What's the school's approach to working with different types of cognitive development and learning?
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What's the school's approach to working with different types of cognitive development and learning?
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Why this works
Shows their cognitive support while revealing how they support cognitive development and learning.
15What's the school's approach to working with different types of transitions and routines?
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What's the school's approach to working with different types of transitions and routines?
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Why this works
Demonstrates their routine support while revealing how they handle transitions and daily routines.
16What's the school's approach to working with different types of assessment and progress tracking?
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What's the school's approach to working with different types of assessment and progress tracking?
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Why this works
Shows their assessment approach while revealing how they track and communicate children's progress.
17What's the school's approach to working with different types of staff training and development?
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What's the school's approach to working with different types of staff training and development?
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Why this works
Demonstrates their staff quality while revealing how they train and develop their staff.
18What's the school's approach to working with different types of community involvement and partnerships?
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What's the school's approach to working with different types of community involvement and partnerships?
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Why this works
Shows their community focus while revealing how they engage with the community and build partnerships.
19What's the most important thing for parents to know about this preschool?
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What's the most important thing for parents to know about this preschool?
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Why this works
Provides key guidance while revealing what they consider most critical for parents to understand about their program.
20What's the school's vision for early childhood education and how do they plan to develop it?
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What's the school's vision for early childhood education and how do they plan to develop it?
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Why this works
Shows their long-term thinking while revealing their plans for early childhood education and program development.
Mastering Preschool Tours
Expert tips and techniques for getting the most out of these questions.
Best Practices
Assess Educational Approach
Ask about their educational philosophy and approach to child development. This helps you understand if their methods align with your values and goals.
Evaluate Environment
Ask about the physical environment, safety measures, and resources to ensure it's a safe and stimulating place for your child.
Understand Family Involvement
Ask about how they involve families and communicate with parents. This helps you understand the level of family engagement.
Question Sequences
The Education Explorer
The Safety Focus
Common Pitfalls
Don't Focus Only on Academics
While academics matter, also consider social-emotional development, play, and creativity. These factors are crucial for early childhood development.
Avoid Generic Questions
Don't ask questions that don't reveal their specific approach and methods. Ask about their unique educational philosophy and strategies.
Don't Ignore the Social Environment
Consider how well your child will fit with the other children and families. This is crucial for your child's social development and happiness.