35 is kinda old to have babies.

thanks for explaining about the mysteries of preschool interviews, you guys I find it quite funny, cos i’m a preschool teacher in New Zealand, and have never heard of this. Normally, the parent(s) have a look around and then bring their child in for a visit to see how they interact with the envrionment, other children etc and ask questions about the centre and talk to the staff etc, to see if they want to send their child there. Its interesting how cultures work differently.

Preschool interviews aren’t just for ‘elite’ schools. Most of the preschools in my area have them. It’s not an ‘interview’ in a competitive sense. It’s a get to know you type interview so the teacher can see what the personality of the child, and the parents are. It’s to help make a good fit in the school. The last thing a good preschool wants is to have a kid who is miserable because they just don’t fit – it makes everyone unhappy. It’s nothing personal or mean – it’s meant for the best interests of all involved.

I love, love Tina Fey.
She is something funny!

and little Alice is just too too cute!

Preschool interviews are nothing new. I’m 26 and I went on plenty of preschool “interviews” when I was 2. They are not interviews in the sense of “what is your previous work experience”. The interviewer just sits and plays with the child to get a sense of who they are and how they interact. They also do various IQ tests, but it’s nothing that wouldn’t be appropriate for a 2-3 year old. I think it’s beneficial both for the school and the parents. If you’re spending a lot of money for a school, you want to make sure it’s a good fit for your child and they will thrive there.

I can’t wait to see this movie I bet it will be hysterical

Oh, private preschools in Manhattan are notoriously competitive! Like Harvard, no kidding.

I’m not sure where to put this, but I totally LOVE the green background. Very pretty. When CBB is done promoting the movie, I hope you guys will consider keeping the green. (It’s so much easier on my eyes, too.)

maddie, the idea of preschools having interviews is weird to me, too, and I live in the US. I think only if you’re trying to get your child into some elite preschool will they have ‘interviews’… I can’t imagine what they ask the children, though. o.O

Anyways, I love Tina Fey. 30 Rock is hilaaaarious; definitely one of my favorite shows on television at the moment.