The parents of a preschooler ask the nurse to help them choose a preschool for their child. What are recommended guidelines and goals for choosing a preschool? Select all that apply

A) The main goal of preschool is to improve reading and writing skills and readiness for entering into grade school.
B) When selecting a preschool the parent may want to consider the accreditation of the school and the teachers' qualifications.
C) The teachers should decide how focused on curriculum the school should be for each individual student.
D) The parent should observe the classroom, evaluating the environment, noise level, and sanitary practices.
E) The type of discipline used in the school is also an important factor. Parents should choose a preschool that uses corporal punishment.
F) The parent should observe the classroom to determine how the children interact with each other and how the teachers interact with the children.


Ans: B, D, F
When selecting a preschool, the parent may want to consider the accreditation of the school, the teachers' qualifications, and recommendations of other parents. The parent should observe the classroom, evaluating the environment, noise level, and sanitary practices, as well as how the children interact with each other and how the teachers interact with the children. The main goal of preschool is to foster the child's social skills and accustom him or her to the group environment. The parents must decide how focused on curriculum they want the school to be. The type of discipline used in the school is also an important factor. Parents should not choose a preschool that uses corporal punishment.

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