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Like any concerned parent, you might be worried about finding the perfect preschool or daycare for your little one. However, while you might be tempted to hone-in on tuition costs or focus on finding the nicest teacher, other matters might be more pressing during the school year. Here are two things you should keep an eye out for as you visit potential preschools and why:

1: Kids Who aren't Feeling Well 

As a parent, you are probably well acquainted with the symptoms of a truly sick child. Things like fatigue, restlessness, or a runny nose can signal an ongoing health concern that could put others at risk. Use this developed skill to look around for sick children as you visit new preschools. While it might seem like a silly thing to do, looking for sick children might give you key insights to how the school handles their sick child policy, which might help you to keep your kids well in the long run.

For example, since influenza can continue to be spread five to seven days after someone gets sick, that child coughing in the corner might be giving her classmates a dose of the flu—even though her parents and her teachers have deemed her "well enough" to attend class. If you spot a sick child during your visit, take the opportunity to inquire about the school's sick policy. Look for a preschool that requires children to be symptom-free before returning to school. That way, you can keep your children well and focused on their education program—without worrying about lingering pathogens.

2: Aggressive Children

If you were bullied as a child, then you understand how detrimental one rogue child can be to a kid's education. If there is an aggressive child in your kid's preschool, you might have to deal with your child not enjoying school or enduring physical altercations during their day.

As you visit schools, ask which class your child would be in, and whether or not there are any bullies in the class. If possible, watch how the problem child interacts with their peers. Also, ask potential teachers how disciplinary concerns are handled. If a child acts out, is he or she put in time out or sent home? Are issues reported to parents? If you can tell that he or she would be a problem for your kid, look for a different preschool or request a different class time. You never know, by asking a few questions, you might be able to save your child from trouble in class.

By watching carefully for issues at different childcare centers, you might be able to enroll your child at the right institution. You may also want to consider looking into different education programs, such as Montessori Of Woodridge, to keep your options open.