But nothing gives you more accurate information than word-of-mouth advice from other parents. Ask your friends or neighbors to suggest places where they have sent their children. If you don't have friends who might know about preschools in your area, consult your pediatrician or connect with moms on online forums to learn more. Take a Visit Once you have a list of possible places you can send your preschooler to take a week or so to visit each one and see the facilities. If the school authorities tell you that you can't see the place, remove that school from your list. It's not a good idea to send your child somewhere you haven't seen. All reputable preschools will show parents around before accepting 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 kids and no play area might be a bad idea. The nursery you choose should have large seats, rugs on the floor for sitting, playing or even napping, and an activity area with age-appropriate toys. Make sure the teacher-student ratio is approximately 1:10. Each child should receive ample attention at this stage