All children need to receive early education. In fact, a study by The Perry Preschool Project showed that preschool graduates are more likely to complete high school, commit less crimes, and hold higher earning jobs. There are lots of advantages to preschools, including learning new skills and social interaction. For parents, the question isn't whether or not they should sign their child up for preschool. It's which is the best preschool out of all their available options?

Unless you live in a small city, you probably have a lot of preschool choices. Some are part of the public school system, while others are charter schools with specialized curriculum. This decision can be quite intimidating for the parents of a future preschool-aged child. Let us assist you with these three effective suggestions:

Talk to Family & Friends

The very best resource for finding the best preschools in your city are parents with children who attended pre-K classes in recent years. These individuals have valuable insight into the program that they selected (and maybe those that they didn't. A few casual conversations can help you gather a few preschools that you can research.

Ranking Websites

Google "best preschools in (your area)" and you'll likely find two types of results: actual preschools and ranking websites. These websites will lead you to reviews and rankings for lots of different preschools in your local area. This doesn't mean you should automatically choose the top-rated preschool. But it should help you get closer to the best choice.

Visit Preschools

After you have finally cut your list down to a few choices, tour your favorite preschools. Call in advance and see when these preschools welcome visitors.

If you follow all of these steps, it will be much easier to pinpoint the best early education option for your child.