Torn between Holy Redeemer and Manor Montessori - can you help?

[Anonymous]

I know they're two very different programs, but I love both and think both have tons to offer. Any experience with either that might help me make my decision? I fully understand the Montessori concept and love it; I just also believe in the play-based programs and can't decide which would be better for my child. And I think both programs seem phenomenal. Thoughts?

[Anonymous]

Can you go spend some more time at each place? They are very different place so one must feel more right to you. Also HR pulls a lot from the neighborhood. Do you live there?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Can you go spend some more time at each place? They are very different place so one must feel more right to you. Also HR pulls a lot from the neighborhood. Do you live there?

I've been to HR twice and Manor once. I do live in the neighborhood, but Manor is not far at all (maybe a 7 minute drive).

[Anonymous]

Do you want your child coming home from school saying he or she "worked" or he or she "played"?

Check your estimated commute time. I don't think you are going to have a 7 minute commute to Manor during the morning commute. I drive a similar route each morning and it is ten minutes on a very good day but longer on average, 15 minutes, up to 20 - not a huge amount of time but perhaps meaningful to a preschooler.