American Day School in Old Town--need some intel

[Anonymous]

I have been on the waiting list there for a few months, but haven't had a chance to visit. I have called a few times, but no one returns my messages?!

Anyway, I have some questions. I heard that they are adding classrooms or something? Does anyone know at what level these are? Also, do you know what age the classrooms are. My son is 14 months. What is the tuition? Finally, I know people who know people there and they like it, but I am curious if people are happy with the teachers etc. there.

Any insight you can provide would be appreciated!

[Anonymous]

They are adding classrooms but not for infants, I think the child's birthday must be between 10/06 and 9/09. I can't recall what age the classrooms break at when the kids are younger, because at some point they break them up by what academic school year they will be in, so my son is with 2-3 year olds. The new building will be located on Oronoco street, near the infant room building. We've been happy with it overall. They have a cute outdoor yard, and offer fun things like power tots and weekly live music. No place is perfect, but ADS is very good, and the things I have disliked have been minor (e.g., I see no point in having 2 year olds do worksheets, it isn't by any means a major part of the day there, but I see no need for it to happen at all). I think we pay $1400 a month.

[Anonymous]

OP here. Thanks, so the new rooms for kids 2.5-5 or so? Is that right?

I understand the "nothing is perfect" but generally do they do alot of creative, fun things? Go outside etc.?

[Anonymous]

Yes, 2 and a half to five seems right. They go outside when weather is appropriate. They do art projects, play games, learn the alphabet, learn some spanish phrases, sing songs, have story time, and have units where they learn about different animals. They have catered breakfast and lunch, which usually don't look that appealing to me, but my son loves the food, so perhaps they cater to a younger set of taste buds.

[Anonymous]

Can anyone speak to the toddler 1 and toddler 2 room at ADS? I want my daughter to eat well, play, and sleep well. At 17 months, a curriculum is not priority - these things are. If you've had a child in the toddler program please give me the scoop. (Good and bad!)

[Anonymous]

Can anyone speak to the toddler 1 and toddler 2 room at ADS? I want my daughter to eat well, play, and sleep well

My son was in toddler one and toddler 2 and did all those things well at school. Of course, there were occasional conflicts with other kids and a few instances where he was bitten by another kid, but that's to be expected and he seemed to get over it quickly.

[Anonymous]

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE American Day School! Our daughter has been in the infant room and moved from Infant I up to the Toddler rooms. The new building is for kids 16 months through pre-K.

Assuming the weather is nice (not raining), they go outside twice a day. I get art projects every day and an report of what my child has done and her potty habits. Any time I've had any questions or concerns, I have been answered immediately.

Funny that you're not getting a call back - you may want to check the number. There are a couple of numbers, you want the [phone] number. Good luck!