Questions to Ask When Touring a Daycare or Preschool in Frisco

posted by TheBlueElephant
on October 27, 2026
Category: Education

A tour is your best chance to see a school in action. You can read websites and reviews all day, but nothing replaces watching how teachers talk to children and how the classroom feels. To help you make the most of your visit, here is a checklist of questions to bring with you, along with what to listen for in the answers.

Before You Go

Write down your top priorities, such as hours, age groups, learning approach, and location.
Try to visit while children are in the classrooms so you can see a real day.
Bring your list and take notes so you can compare schools afterward.

Questions About Teachers and Care

What training do your teachers have in early childhood education?
How long have teachers been at the school?
What are the teacher-to-child ratios in each classroom?
How do teachers get to know each child and tailor activities to their needs?
How do you handle big feelings, conflict, and discipline?

Listen for specific answers. A school that values its teachers can tell you how it hires, trains, and supports them. Consistency matters too, because young children do best when they see familiar faces every day, so ask how the school keeps its classrooms steady. At The Blue Elephant, we only employ nurturing, well-trained early childhood education professionals who share our family-first philosophy.

Questions About Curriculum

What curriculum do you use, and how does it fit my child’s age?
How do children learn through play, and how much is teacher-led?
How do you prepare children for kindergarten?
How will I know how my child is progressing?

Ask for examples, not only a program name. A good answer describes what children actually do each day, such as stories, songs, counting games, and hands-on projects. Ask whether the curriculum is aligned with state guidelines. Our curriculum blends Frog Street and Handwriting Without Tears and meets and exceeds the Texas Prekindergarten Guidelines.

Questions About the Daily Routine

What does a typical day look like?
When are meals, snacks, outdoor play, and rest?
How do you handle infant feeding and nap schedules?
What are your hours, and do you offer part-time and full-time care?

Questions About Meals

Who prepares the meals, and what is served?
Can I send food from home?
How do you handle allergies and dietary needs?

Questions About Safety and Facilities

How is access to the building controlled?
What is your policy when a child is sick?
What are your emergency procedures?
What outdoor play space do children have, and is it divided by age?

Ask to see the outdoor space and how teachers supervise play. Take a look around while you are there. Are the rooms clean, bright, and set up for children at their level? Our campus includes three spacious playgrounds so every age group has a space that fits.

Questions About Communication

How will I hear about my child’s day?
How can I reach the teacher or director?
How do you share news and updates with families?

At The Blue Elephant, we post daily pictures and send home art projects so you can follow along.

Questions About Transportation

If you have a school-age child, ask whether the school offers transportation. Our buses travel to all Frisco ISD elementary schools and pick up from select schools in Prosper and Little Elm ISD.

What to Notice During the Tour

Do children seem happy and engaged?
Do teachers speak to children kindly and at their eye level?
Does the school feel warm and welcoming?
Can you picture your child here?

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools should I tour?

Many parents visit a few so they can compare. Write down your impressions right after each visit, while the details are fresh, and compare them against the priorities you listed before you went. Your notes will help you decide.

Should I bring my child?

Ask each school about its tour policy. Some families find it helpful to tour once without children to ask questions, then return with their child to see how they respond.