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Selecting Schools

There are hundreds of nursery schools and day care centers, and all of them have their own personalities and differ by educational approach, size, cost, religious affiliation and other characteristics. To identify which schools meet your needs, you will have to consider your child’s academic and social profile as well as your family’s academic goals and practical needs. This section describes the different types of preschools in New York City.

The Admissions Process

The application process for public and private elementary schools varies by school. For some schools, you only need to register to be accepted. However, other private and public selective elementary schools admit students on the basis of one or more of the following items:

  • Application and essay
  • Recommendations from a former preschool teacher
  • Student and parent interviews and entrance exams

Your Child's and Family's Educational Profile

Before searching for preschools, you need to understand your child’s educational profile as well as clarify your family's academic goals and practical concerns. What skills do you want the preschool to emphasize? What teaching approach is best suited for your child? How much are you willing to pay for preschool? This section will help you ask the right questions to identify the characteristics of preschools that will best suit your child's and family's needs.

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