{"product_id":"9781402256608","title":"How to Choose the Best Preschool for Your Child: The Ultimate Guide to Finding, Getting Into, and Preparing for Nursery School","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"The most useful tool out there for families about to embark on the search for a preschool!\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e-Helen Cohen, \u003c\/b\u003edirector, Frances Jacobson Early Childhood Center, Boston\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eA must-have for parents of future preschoolers\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStarting 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:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to find high-quality preschools in your area\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eInsight into popular preschool programs (Montessori, Waldorf, play based, cooperative)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey criteria to consider when choosing a preschool\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eStrategies for paying for preschool (financial aid, tax benefits) \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to help prepare your child for the first day of preschool \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdvice for gaining admission into competitive programs, including getting off the waiting list, submitting a strong application, and preparing for a child assessment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"This well-organized, comprehensive book will help parents navigate the world of preschool.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e-Nancy Schulman and Ellen Birnbaum, \u003c\/b\u003eauthors of \u003ci\u003ePractical Wisdom for Parents: Raising Self-Confident Children in the Preschool Years \u003c\/i\u003eand directors of the 92nd Street Y Nursery School, New York\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"A gift to every parent starting the preschool search.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e-Irene Byrne, MA, \u003c\/b\u003eauthor of \u003ci\u003ePreschools by the Bay \u003c\/i\u003eand executive director of the Phoebe Hearst Preschool, San Francisco\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sourcebooks, Incorporated","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47152303735024,"sku":"9781402256608","price":10.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781402256608_p0.jpg?v=1763714666","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781402256608","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}