Income levels for VPI or Montessori in APS (2/3 spot for low income)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Why would you choose VPI over Montessori? I am in a similar situation, single parent household where I would qualify for VPI. Should I take that over montessori?

Montessori starts at age 3, and you have to pay something.
VPI starts at age 4- and is free (montessori is free for the 4 year old year.)
Do you want your child starting school at age 3 or age 4?
APS montessori has very strict potty training rqmts.

Even as low income you may not get a montessori spot (we didn't- although we were offered spots off the waitlist). VPI typically admits nearly everyone who applies on time.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why would you choose VPI over Montessori? I am in a similar situation, single parent household where I would qualify for VPI. Should I take that over montessori?

Montessori starts at age 3, and you have to pay something.
VPI starts at age 4- and is free (montessori is free for the 4 year old year.)
Do you want your child starting school at age 3 or age 4?
APS montessori has very strict potty training rqmts.

Even as low income you may not get a montessori spot (we didn't- although we were offered spots off the waitlist). VPI typically admits nearly everyone who applies on time.

Thank you very much for this information. DS is potty trained, recently turned 3. Do you have any insight on the different montessori programs? I'm zoned for Drew, Discovery, Hoffman-Boston, Jamestown.

[Anonymous]

DP Montessori parent here just to clarify - Montessori requires tuition for the 3 yo year and the 4 yo year. It is free starting in K.

We're at Drew and happy with it. I don't have anything to compare to though.