First time school mom, I need to know what do I need to have to enroll my son and daughter, in preschool?

Question

First time school mom, I need to know what do I need to have to enroll my son and daughter, in preschool?

Answer 1

I believe you go visit the school and take a tour. See if the school is a good match. They might have your child visit the class for a while and ask you questions. The school will tell you what to do and papers you need. I am sure there is some check list every school  has for these type of thing.

Answer 2

Go to the school that is in your district and sign them up and get the neccessary paper work done right there at the school and fill them out at the school andturn them in and they will instruct you on what to do after that.

Answer 3

go along to a few preschools near you that you would like your children to be enrolled in

get as much information from each as you can then decide which one would best suit your and your childrens needs

remember all of you need to be happy with your decision

good luck with your decision

also have a look around the preschool to see how you feel in it

does it feel friendly?

are the staff friendly?

all those factors matter

Answer 4

Pre-enrollment is usually the month following the end of school (that's past) and the month before school starts (that's about now depending on what state and town you live in.

Call your local Office of Education and even if you get no answer they may have info on their recording as to school dates or they may have you leave your name and no. for them to get back to you.

Remember, you will need birth certificates and immunization records, plus proof of address and your identification.

Each district can vary.  Just be as prepared as you can and it will save you multiple trips.  Some districts have you register at each different school, but lately the new trend is to have an Enrollment Ctr. where everyone must all go to one location no matter what school the kids will be going to.  Some School districts don't have Preschool available and then you will need to research the private preschools in your neighborhood or near your work location.

Good luck and God bless!

Answer 5

Call your school board...I do not know any states that have made preschool mandatory...observe some...they are structured play to learn groups, learn to interact socially , learn rules, follow directions etc much like at home...

Answer 6

The place that I work required the following information. The names of the parents, where they worked and the numbers to get in touch with them. Also had to have a set of emergency contact people (3) (and what relation they were to the child) in case we could not get in touch with the parents. Updated shot records and medical form's. If they have any allergies. What their likes and dislikes are? What time they will be dropped off and what time they will be picked up? If they need to be rushed to the hospital which one and the hospitals information. The same goes for a doctor, and the dentist. Also some place will provide the child something to sleep with and other will let the child bring items from home. Hope the this helps

Answer 7

Hello first you need to make sure all medical information and physicals are up to date,depends if you want private or public preschool,private preschools look up on the Internet or your phone directory,if the preschool is public then you call the school district in your town, or the nearest public school could give you information on which school is for your public school needs. Good Luck with your enrollment

Answer 8

it depends on where you are from? I came from Pennsvania, and in order to enroll in preschool your child must know his or hers numbers and alphabet from A to z, and know 1 through 10, and lalso the basic colors, and they haved to know what heir address is, and what there telephone number is, and what is exactly the mom name and  fathers name, Exactly, in case of emergency, And thats it

Answer 9

Generally, preschools will ask for your child's birth certificate and immunization record. Unless you are looking at an exclusive private school, most do not require any kind of readiness testing.If you are asking what are your options, the following should help.Check with your local school district. Some have pre-kindergarten programs which are free if you qualify. if you are looking for a day care program, call the local child care council. they do not recommend programs, but they can tell you what is available in your area. If you are looking for a half day program, ask your neighbors what they know about the local offerings. Do you want one that has transportation? do you want one that is church related? Do you want a parent co-op where you will participate once a month or so? When you have answered these questions, make an appointment to visit. Even if your neighbor is thrilled by a school, you may not want it for your children. Look at the classrooms. Are they clean, are the toys clean and accessible to the children. Are the teachers happy and are the children happy. Is there enough help so that each room has at least a teacher and an assistant. Is there a posted daily schedule? How much time is allowed for free play (at least 45 min-1 hour is ideal). how much emphasis is placed on ABC's (not too much i hope).