But nothing gives you more accurate information than word of mouth recommendations from other parents. Ask your friends or neighbors for suggestions of places they have sent their children. If you don't have friends who might know about daycares in your area, check with your pediatrician or connect with moms on online forums to learn more. Pay a Visit Once you have a list of possible locations, you can send your preschooler. Take about a week to visit each one and see the facilities. If school officials tell you you can't see the place, remove that school from your list. It's not a good idea to send your child to a place you haven't seen. All reliable preschools will give parents a tour of the premises before taking admissions. Check the Infrastructure An important factor that you should pay attention to when choosing a preschool for your child is its infrastructure. Sending your child to a small room with 20-30 children and no play area might be a bad idea. The preschool you choose should have enough small chairs, mats on the floor for sitting, playing or even napping, and an activity area with age-appropriate toys. Make sure the teacher-to-student ratio is around 1:10. Every child should receive great attention at this stage of