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Preschool Tour Checklist for Arizona Families

Use a tour to verify details that a directory cannot safely infer. Ask the same questions at each location and write down the answer, the staff member who gave it, and the date.

Reviewed 2026-09-22

Before the tour

  • Confirm the campus address and the age group you need.
  • Ask what documents or forms are required to apply.
  • Request a written tuition and fee schedule; do not assume an estimate is a current price.

During the tour

  • How are arrivals, departures, authorized pickups, and late pickups handled?
  • Which adults supervise the classroom, and how are substitutions handled?
  • What are the daily routines for meals, naps, toileting, outdoor time, and transitions?
  • What happens when a child is sick or has an allergy?
  • Where can a family review the location's current license and public inspection information?
  • What is the process for raising a concern or requesting an accommodation?

After the tour

  • Compare written answers rather than relying only on first impressions.
  • Recheck tuition, hours, openings, and policies directly before enrolling.
  • Review the official license and inspection sources for the exact campus.

Official sources

This guide does not certify a program, predict openings, or provide legal or medical advice.

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