Preschool!

I can't believe Sam is almost old enough to go to preschool! I called around today to check out the 3 preschools we have here. I am leaning towards the one that is right down the street - it is $180.00 a month for 4 days per week. Monday-Thursday 8:05-10:35am. They either provide breakfast or lunch.
Sam is really excited about going to school because his friend Emma just started preschool. She is at a different preschool that he wouldn't be able to start in until September-part of the reason I am leaning towards the other school.
I think the social environment will be great for him as well the structured learning time. The preschool has 2 rooms, one motor skills room, and one language room. It sounds like they have both structured learning/play and free choice play time-and we are looking for a school with that kind of a balance.
I think as April gets closer, I will actually go down and check out the school. Another nice thing is that we can walk to it (when the weather is nice!) because it is only about 2 blocks away.