• Some areas offer public preschool, often referred to as 4k (4 year old kindergarten), unfortunately many do not and preschools are private schools and daycare facilities requiring tuition payments


• Some private preschools offer financial aid and scholarships


• Preschool is not a requirement but does help some children adjust from being at home all day to going to school all day


• Preschool is not just about learning but about socializing and new experiences as well


• Preschool can begin as early as age 2


• Meet up and introduce your child to their teachers before you they are actually dropped off and preschool


• Many preschools will allow an observation day before you actually begin attending


• Many preschools use computers so your child can learn to use a computer if they don't know how already


• Half a day preschools are a great way for your child to meet new friends and get used to the learning environment


• If a preschool is not available to you, you can always have "school time" at home" utilizing home school and printable websites across the Internet. just set aside an hour or two a day with your toddler

Shopping List for Preschoolers Headed to School:

• Small backpack


• Pack of crayons


• Snack container or lunch box if they have to take their own food (some preschools have menus and kitchens others don't)


• A lightweight jacket to wear and keep in backpack


• Comfortable shoes preschoolers do a lot of playtime and tend to go outside for activities


• Over sized pencils for learning to write