Top Ten Preschools?

[Anonymous]

8 kids going from NCRC to Sidwell PK or K this year.

[Anonymous]

Thank you, PP, for the information regarding NCRC and Sidwell. Do you have any sens how many of these children are siblings of current Sidwell students? Thanks.

[Anonymous]

St. John's sent a few to Sidwell from Tucker this year. Not sure how many from Rainey.

[Anonymous]

I am going to let you all in on a little secret - it doesnt really matter. In my children's well-regarded DC private they each have children in their class who went to (to name a few) NCRC, St John's, CCBC, Mt Sinai, St Columba's, many of the Montessoris, Metropolitan, somewhere in another state, and no preschool at all. You would never be able to identify the child with the preschool or even with the lack of preschool by 1st or 2nd grade. In K the ones who went to preschool are more socially adept but that is about it. This is all terrific angst about something that really does not matter in the long run. Seriously.

Signed,
A mom who's children did go to one the preschools everyone on this thread seems to accept is one of "the best" but who is really certain that its doesnt matter all that much.

[Anonymous]

Thanks so much for your "little secret"! So glad to know that there is someone out there who has all of the answers.

[Anonymous]

She may sound a bit condescending, but she's right. If you have any faith in your kid, the right preschool shouldn't matter.

[Anonymous]

Agree. It is all about the kid. Not the preschool.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am going to let you all in on a little secret - it doesnt really matter. In my children's well-regarded DC private they each have children in their class who went to (to name a few) NCRC, St John's, CCBC, Mt Sinai, St Columba's, many of the Montessoris, Metropolitan, somewhere in another state, and no preschool at all. You would never be able to identify the child with the preschool or even with the lack of preschool by 1st or 2nd grade. In K the ones who went to preschool are more socially adept but that is about it. This is all terrific angst about something that really does not matter in the long run. Seriously.

Signed,
A mom who's children did go to one the preschools everyone on this thread seems to accept is one of "the best" but who is really certain that its doesnt matter all that much.

My DH didn't go to school until first grade, and did not know English (here in this city). Got himself a full ride to an Ivy League, is the smartest guy I know, and most importantly, friendly, caring and compassionate. Unless they beat the kids and let them watch tv for 12 hours while eating ho-ho's, none of this pre-k shit matters.

[Anonymous]

There are so many pre-schools in the area that would give your child excellent preparation for K, and where he would likely be very happy. I would put convenience to your home or workplace as a primary consideration as well. Commuting time (and associated stress) around here is not to be under-estimated.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:She may sound a bit condescending, but she's right. If you have any faith in your kid, the right preschool shouldn't matter.

Sorry - did not mean to sound condescending, I swear. Just trying to be a bit light about it and guess it came across as pompous. From having crossed to the "other side" of the preschool debate, I just can now finally see more clearly and I just wanted to say that getting your child into what someone else says is a "top ten preschool" really is not something to get too worried about. I do not see any long lasting effects from preschool on 1st, 2nd, 3rd graders.

[Anonymous]

4 siblings + 1 legacy

Anonymous wrote:Thank you, PP, for the information regarding NCRC and Sidwell. Do you have any sens how many of these children are siblings of current Sidwell students? Thanks.

[Anonymous]

I also do not want to sound condescending, but I must echo the comment that in terms of getting into the "right school" it really does not matter that much...choose a school that is right for your family. Our first child went to a school that is much raved about on this site with all the bells and whistles and our second is curretnly going to a pretty new school in our neighborhood where we were close to friends and can walk to school...each child is excelling...we chose montessori because it fits with our philosphy of edcuation, but I really think the "right" school is one that fits your child and your family whether it is the "it" school or just feels right...if it works for your family, then your child will be condifent, happy, and do just fine whether it is the "it" school or not...and in terms of who gets in where it is true that it is self selecting, parents who want sidwell tend to congregate in the same schools and siblings get in....look at how well a school is run and whether it is good for your family, don't worry about the rest

[Anonymous]

This is a crazy thread.

[Anonymous]

Does anyone know the next destinations for kids who are leaving NCRC, St. John's, Little Folks, and St. Columba's this year? (e.g., how many are going to Sidwell, Beauvior, GDS, Maret, St. Patricks, etc.)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Does anyone know the next destinations for kids who are leaving NCRC, St. John's, Little Folks, and St. Columba's this year? (e.g., how many are going to Sidwell, Beauvior, GDS, Maret, St. Patricks, etc.)

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