Resources for Selecting a Pre-School for Your Child: Two programs offered at Bernardsville Public Library

Finding the right preschool for your child can be daunting, and taking the time to schedule and visit multiple schools can be time-consuming and exhausting. To make the task a little easier, Bernardsville Public Library will host a Preschool "Meet & Greet" on Tuesday, March 28 from 4:30 to 6:30 pm and an informational program presented by Preschool Advantage, the Morristown-based nonprofit that funds preschool for families in need, “Finding the Best Preschool for Your Child — And Not Letting It Break Your Bank" on the same day at 7:00 pm.

The Meet & Greet will allow parents and caregivers of young children to gather information about local preschools in one convenient location. Visitors will be able to move at their own pace with ample time to explore each school, talk with school representatives, and collect brochures and other information. Whether they are interested in quickly picking up brochures or having more in-depth conversations with school representatives, this event is designed to provide vital information and help ease the process of selecting a preschool that is the best match for the child.

The Preschool Advantage program will help parents, grandparents and others better understand the importance of a preschool education, how it differs from childcare, whether their children qualify for a public program, the various private options and how to select a high-quality school. The session also will explore ways to pay for preschool.

There is no charge to attend and no registration required for either program. Please call the library at 908-766-0118 for further information.