The Gay Uncle is headed to Chicago to work on an article for COOKIE magazine in which he follows a mom around as she searches out a preschool for her daughter. It’s supposed to be sort of a she said/he said (or she saw/he saw) piece, comparing what parents look for and see in an early childhood center versus what a trained educator like the G.U. spots. But it’s also going to be sort of instructional, letting parents know what kinds of questions they should be asking, and what kinds of things they should peel their eyes for, when considering a school. So here’s Gunc’s question to you: What do you want to know about picking a preschool? Let him know in the comments section below so he can be sure to look for that as he makes his rounds in the Windy City.
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Hello GU,
I’m an american mom living in Italy and am planning a return to the US this next summer. I have looked at a boatload of preschool websites and have found everyone deleriuously pleased with themselves in regard to teaching academics. I have rarely found a school that emphasizes the whole child – art, gym, play, and one of the fundamentals here in Italy – a well-balanced healthy fun meal.