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The questions every parent actually asks

Researched, plain-language answers on fees, admissions, ages, ratios, and daycare. No school wrote these, and no school paid for them.

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Shortlists, visits, and the signals that separate good from glossy.

Choosing a school

Franchise chain vs independent preschool: which is better?

India has both in huge numbers: thousands of franchise outlets (Kidzee alone claims 2,000+) and tens of thousands of independent preschools. Neither model wins...

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Choosing a school

How far should a preschool be from home? The commute question

Closer than you think. Distance is the most underrated factor in preschool choice, and the one parents most often regret compromising on. The benchmark For a...

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Choosing a school

What questions should I ask on a preschool visit?

A preschool tour is a sales meeting. Your job is to convert it into an inspection. Ask these, in roughly this order, and pay attention to how questions are...

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Want numbers instead of prose?

See the city-wise fee benchmarks for 15 cities, or take the interactive visit checklist on your next school tour.