Whether you’re looking for a private school or an early learning center, it’s always helpful to check it out before committing. That’s what open houses are for: They’re an opportunity to meet the teachers and administrators, as well as take a tour of the school, to see if it could be a good fit. Whether you have a toddler or a teen, you’ll be covered with these 9 open houses happening in Birmingham over the next few months. (We’ve put them in chronological order, so you know which ones are coming up the soonest!)

January

1. Indian Springs School

January 11 from 6–7 p.m. (Virtual)

2. Saint Rose Academy

Sunday, January 11 from 2–4 p.m.

3. Highlands School

Thursday, January 15 at 8 a.m. and Thursday, March 12 at 8 a.m.

4. Prince of Peace Catholic School

Thursday, January 22 at 8:30 a.m.

5. Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School

Sunday, January 25 from 2–4 p.m.

6. Primrose at Liberty Park

Thursday, January 29 from 4–6 p.m.

February

7. Altamont School, The 

Sunday, February 1 from 2–3:30 p.m

8. BeKare Child Development Center

Friday, February 20

April

9. Holy Family Cristo Rey Catholic High School

Saturday, April 11

Don’t see the school you’re interested in on this list? Oftentimes, you can schedule a visit on the school’s website. And sometimes, they have weekly drop-in times when you can come take a tour. Make sure you check to see if registration is required for the open house.