<p>I echo all the suggestions. Go visit several schools and check out the “vibe.” For me, it was important to have low staff turnover and certified (preferably degreed) teachers. I wanted to see the children happy, smiling, active, but not chaotic. Learning through play is important to me, not learning through rote, or memorization, or drills. My kids did Montessori through 6th grade and have excelled. They actually love learning.</p>