When you're first looking at Preschools, I think, as a parent, it's really good to put yourself in the child's position. Say to yourself, as a child, "Would I really have fun here?" Would your child really have fun there? Look at the kids' faces when you are taking a tour. Do they seem happy? Are the teachers engaged with them? For me, it's all about environment, too. It's a big, big part of that. I know my family values determine if I like clean and organized versus crazy and chaotic. It says a lot about the quality of care that your child is going to get. You can also look at teacher ratios; how many staff are in the actual room with the child. Qualifications, is good. Talk to the teachers. I also think that should talk to parents that have similar parenting styles. Ask them questions, if they like the school and what they do like about it. See if that would be a good fit for your family. Discipline, I think is another determining factor. Is there discipline policy similar to yours?