Preschool lays down the foundation of your child’s academic career. It not only imparts the child with basic math and alphabetic knowledge, but also hones him to become independent, creative and sensitive. Once your child is the right age, your hunt for the right preschool begins. You have to choose a good preschool, weighing the academics, co-curricular activities, socialization, ease of transportation and several other factors.

Starts applying for preschools at the right time, as many of them start accepting applications around September. You can be the best judge of your child, evaluate your needs before making your decision. If your child is shy and does not interact with others, you might opt for a preschool offering a more social curricula rather than academic stress. Interact with parents of child in the same age group to find out good preschools in your neighbouring area. Keep in mind that the school must have airy classrooms, good infrastructure and a low teacher-student ratio. The toys must be educative and fun, and more importantly, the building must be safe for the child. You must take a look at an ongoing class to assess the preschool. Choose a preschool that offers flexible hours with reasonable breaks.