Choosing a school
Preschool Visit Checklist: 15 Questions to Ask Before You Enrol
By the SchoolCove team · 5 min read · Updated November 2026
A school visit is short, and the admissions office will naturally show you its best side. Going in with a list keeps you focused on the things that affect your child every day.
About the class
- How many children and how many adults are in my child's class?
- What does a normal day look like, hour by hour?
- How much time is spent outdoors?
- How do you handle a child who is crying or not joining in?
About the teachers
- What training do teachers and helpers have?
- How long has this class teacher been at the school?
- How will I hear about my child's day?
About safety and health
- Who can collect my child, and how do you check?
- Where are the CCTV cameras, and can parents view them?
- What happens if a child is hurt or unwell?
- How are allergies and medicines handled?
About money and terms
- What is included in the fee, and what is extra?
- What is the refund policy if we leave?
- How much notice do we need to give?
- How much did fees go up last year?
What to look at while you are there
- Are the children busy and relaxed?
- Are the washrooms clean and child-sized?
- Is children's own work on the walls, or only printed posters?
- Do staff greet children by name?
In short
- Visit during school hours
- Meet the actual class teacher
- Look at washrooms and the gate, not only classrooms
- Get fees and refund terms in writing
School details mentioned here come from each school's own published information and can change. Please confirm with the school before you decide.