Urdu daycares and preschools offer a perfect environment for young children to develop or preserve their knowledge of the Urdu language. Urdu is the lingua franca of Pakistan and is most commonly used by the Muslim population in the Indian subcontinent. However, many linguists consider Urdu and Hindi "registers" of the same common language. Indeed, although they have different written forms, Hindi and Urdu share many common words and the same grammar. Hindustani (Hindi-Urdu) is the fourth most widely-spoken language in the world, and a common second language in the United States. Because of the popularity of the Urdu language and its mutual intelligibility with Hindi, Urdu immersion daycares and preschools are thus an excellent option for children of all backgrounds. Instruction in Urdu immersion daycares can take several forms, including extracurricular activities, structured weekly curriculums, or full language immersion. Extracurricular instruction is irregular and often informal, tending to focus on basic vocabulary, cultural exploration, social development and play. Curriculum-based child care programs and preschools involve more formal instruction, which is usually offered a few hours each week. While using age-appropriate...