Kern County SELPA
Questions to Ask about a Preschool
Who are the children attending the class?
Are they all children with disabilities?
Mostly children without disabilities?
Are they the same age as my child?
Where is the class located?
Is it near my home?
Do I have to provide transportation?
Will my child ride a bus? How long will my child be on the bus?
How much time do the children spend in school?
How many days a week?
How many hours per day?
Do they do during the summer?
Will I have to pay for my child to go to this school?
Is the classroom safe for my child?
Is the outside area fenced?
Is the play equipment safe for my child?
Are the children well supervised?
Are there children who are too rough or active around my child?
Will my child need to be potty-trained to go to school?
Will they work on potty-training while my child is there?
How do they handle wet or messy pants or changing diapers?
What is the atmosphere in the classroom?
Is there a happy, relaxed feeling?
Are the children busy with learning activities?
Does the staff speak to the children with caring and respect?
Is the classroom clean, with interesting toys and materials?
How will they handle my child's special medical or diet needs?
Can I send special food or medicine?
What will happen if my child gets sick at school?
If my child needs to be fed, who will do it?
How will I be involved in my child's school?
Can I visit the school whenever I want to?
Will the teacher let me help int he class if I want to?
Are there parent meetings? Am I required to go to them?
How will the teacher let me know what is going on at school?
What will they teach my child at school?
Is the curriculum the same for all the chidlren or do they have individualized instruction?
Are there interesting toys and materials in the classroom?
How much time is spent in structured versus unstructured activities?
Is there any religious instruction at this preschool?
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