During this first visit, give special attention to the following:

• Did the staff member greet me in a warm and friendly manner?
• Did the staff member stoop down to greet my child?
• Did staff act as though they were happy we stopped by?
• Did someone show you a copy of the preschool curriculum?
• Was it reviewed with you?
• Were you taken on a tour of the building?
• Did the building smell clean?
• Were the bathrooms and kitchen clean?
• Upon entering the classroom, did the teacher stop to greet you and your child?
• What was the teacher/child ratio? (Check you state’s requirement)
• Were the children in the classroom actively engaged in play?
• Was the teacher actively participating with the children in the classroom?
• When children moved from one activity to another, was it organized or did youngsters act as though they didn’t know what to do next?
• Were there adequate supplies in the classroom?
• Was the children’s artwork on the display?
• Were the toys age appropriate?
• Were there books in the room?
• Were there learning centers (housekeeping, blocks, art, reading, etc)?
• Were staff members speaking appropriately to children?
• Was the daily schedule posted in the classroom?
• Were you encouraged to visit the facility at anytime doing the day?