how do i find a preschool in my area?

we have decided we are going to send henry to a preschool 2mornings a week in order to give me a break, as im quite sick with this pregnancy.
I have already put him on the waiting list for a preschool for next year, in the area we will be living in then. However we would like him to start at one asap in our area we are living now.
I think he will love preschool but i dont even know where any are around here, the yellow pages has been no help to me what so ever and dont know how else to go about it. Idea would be appreciated Thanks

Does it have to be preschool? Jakes at Daycare and he adores that!!

Oh is it? I can't quite figure all the different options out...

ok thanks guys. I think i just got really overwhelmed. I only pass one regularly and they dont have any space. Its hard because i just really need a bit of a break and im starting to think that no where is going to have space

i would like a smallish one. I dont really agree with supporting corporations (you know like ABC and kindercare an all those ones that own heaps of them). At this point it looks like i will just have to wait until the space becomes available at our church one. Which will be next february. Oh well not much can be done

Which area are you in?

Most DC's and preschools fill up pretty quick in ChCh but the best thing to do is ring around. i know that you don't like the ABC and Kindercare type thing but that may be your best option until your place comes up at the daycare you want.

I think pre schools and daycare are different. This is my understanding but could be comnpletely wrong.

Daycares usually run from 7.30am - 5.30pm. Are usually bigger and charge a wee bit more as have more structured programmes but not too structured.

Preschools tend to be smaller community based and usually runs 9am -3pm, charge slightly less and a wee bit more free play type structure. Kinda like kindy but for littles.

im in avonside atm. Near avonside girls highschool