Of all the things pregnant women have to very quickly learn to juggle, picking a school for their fetus seems almost ridiculous. 

But take it from Maria Rougeau who is a mother of two: “Any expecting mother, you need to start looking now." 

Area schools have extensive waiting lists. In some cases, if moms don't sign up while they're still pregnant, their baby may never get into the school of their choosing. 

To make matters more complicated, picking the perfect spot for your little one requires some homework.  There are traditional settings -- public schools and private schools -- and then there are alternatives. 

Prima Casa is a Montessori school in Miami. 

"They can break things, and they can clean things. They use all the things that maybe they're not allowed to use at home," said school owner Angela Ciocca.

The classroom is set up like a home where kids learn by feeling comfortable, moving around at their own pace and putting their hands on whatever is around them. 

"They know how to take care of this environment," aid Kathleen O'Keefe, who is a teacher at Prima Casa.  

The Sunrise School of Miami, on the other hand, uses an entirely different method to teach.  It's called Waldorf.

"The basis of Waldorf education for a young child is that of building the imagination. Every lesson is presented to the children in a very creative manner," said Patricia Russell who is the co-founder of The Sunrise School of Miami.

Kids don't get textbooks; they make them.

"The teachers don't try to force us, but they help us a lot," said student Bella Jimenez.

It’s important to visit campuses and figure out what works for you before those waiting lists fill up.

To find out more about Montessori at La Prima Casa, click here.   

To find out more about Waldorf at the Sunrise School of Miami, click here.  

To find out more about Reggio Emilia, click here.