EDUCOMPARE EARLY YEARS KNOWLEDGE BASE
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Choosing a setting
How to Find the Right Nursery or Pre-school for Your Child
A practical checklist for comparing nurseries and pre-schools, from location and opening hours to staff, outdoor space and the feel of the setting.
Read guide → Choosing a settingNursery vs Pre-school: What Is the Difference?
Nursery and pre-school can overlap, but the names do not always tell you how a setting operates. Here is what parents should compare instead.
Read guide → Choosing a setting20 Questions to Ask When Visiting a Nursery or Pre-school
Take this practical checklist with you when visiting an early years setting so you can compare the things that matter most.
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