We looked at the Harbor School and I was very impressed for our shy preschooler. Another option would be Little Flower if they have space. |
+1 Concord Hill.
Small, nurturing and close. It goes through third but DS can easily transition back to CCES/NCC at third grade. |
Concord Hill |
+1 on Concord Hill. Also at least worth asking if Little Flower has a spot. |
Sheridan? |
Holy Cross School has one opening in Kindergarten! |
Lot of love for Concord Hill here, though my understanding is they're all full up and that's that. If the person who recommended Holy Cross is on here, would love to hear more if you can. |
If you're on the fence about this as a long-term plan, I'd go with a primary only-school. You'll have a natural end/reevaluation point without feeling drawn to an 8-12 year experience. These schools all end at 3rd, I believe: - Concord Hill - Primary Day (although doubt they have space) - Harbor School - Evergreen Montessori |
How would you feel about a small private kindergarten at the Greek Preschool at St. George in Bethesda? My daughter just finished kindergarten there and it was INCREDIBLE, CLass is small and teacher is AMAZING! |
Definitely call Concord Hill. My anxious kid loved it there and developed a lot more confidence. And it’s close to you. Lots of families go to public after third grade, so it’s an easy transition if that’s your plan. |
I’d try Sheridan! |
Check out Christ Episcopal School. It has small classes and a very nurturing and supportive environment… good luck! |
Evergreen has very few K-2nd graders so socially that wouldn't be good. I wasn't a fan when I looked them. |
I commented. We didn't end up going private as my child didn't want to and really didn't want Catholic school since we aren't a religious family but I really liked the principal, if its the same one and they were the most warm and inclusive to non-Catholic/Christian families. We visited twice. I liked they were welcoming to mild special needs and also willing to do acceleration if they could. I couldn't find anything negative to stay about it except the Catholic part, which isn't an issue for you (and only and issue as we don't practice religion and I was worried about what my child would say). |
Fellow parent of an anxious DC and we made a similar calculation when it came time for K. We ended up at St. Bart’s in Bethesda, which has small classes and a welcoming, inclusive environment. Speaking only from our experience, Montessori was not a great fit for DC—they were intimidated by the older kids and needed a bit more structure. Good luck! |