Finding a Preschool for Your Child in San Francisco & Marin

This popular book, now in its third edition, profiles more than 120 San Francisco preschools and 85 Marin preschools, including private independent preschools, religious preschools, public preschools (including Head Start and programs sponsored by school districts), and preschools affiliated with colleges and universities. The authors advise parents on what to look for in a preschool and how to understand their child's needs through discussions of early childhood development and various approaches to curriculum and activities. A discussion of kindergarten readiness and what to look for in an elementary school helps prepare parents for the next step.