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Things to look for in an education center:
1. Cleanliness
2. Seeing happy, thriving children
3. Happy teachers: "Are they happy to be there, are they overworked, are they enthused to see your child is important," Barringer said.
4. Make a surprise visit to observe the facility at work
5. Teacher credentials: "That was huge for me to decide if I would let (5-year-old son) Luke stay here for Kindergarten," she said.
http://www.rgj.com/article/20091203/NEWS/912030339/1321