Finding the Right Preschool When You Move to a New Area

If you are the parent of a 3, 4 or 5 year old, you know there is so much to enjoy about your preschooler. Your child may be starting to speak in full sentences and you are probably amazed at his/her constant chatter about going to visit friends, seeing the animals at the zoo, or even shopping at the grocery store.   Children at this age tend to be very curious and can have many questions about the world around them.  As rewarding as it is to be with them constantly, you may wonder if your child would benefit from being around other children of the same age in a preschool setting.  The preschool experience can increase your child’s confidence, expose him/her to new concepts and build life-long social skills.  As a parent, you will probably enjoy the flexibility it allows you to run some errands by yourself, or simply meet a friend for a cup of coffee.

Most parents of preschool age children know the difficulty of finding a preschool for their child. However when you move to a new city, this overwhelming tasking  of finding the right preschool can become even more challenging since you are not familiar with the area.

There are many questions you will need to ask yourself before you decide upon the exact one that fits your needs:

Do you want a part- time preschool or a full- day program?

Do you want a preschool with a religious affiliation?

Do you want the preschool to serve snacks or lunch?

Are you comfortable with the philosophy/environment of the preschool?

What qualifications do the teachers/directors possess?

If you're considering relocating to the Buffalo Grove, Long Grove area, Lincolnshire, Lake Zurich, or Vernon Hills, I have attempted to make your search a little easier by providing you a list of the most popular preschools in the area.  This list will be useful if you are moving just across town or from out of the country.

Ultimately after you narrow down your choices, I recommend scheduling a tour of the preschool to make the sure that the school fits the needs of both you and your child.