Didn't get into PK3

[Anonymous]

Hi,

We recently moved to DC and went on the school lottery too late. We have a 3 year old daughter who we were trying to get into Peabody Elementary but we were waitlisted.

Does anyone know of some other options in the Capitol Hill area. We are looking for our daughter to spend atleast 3 days a week in school without paying a fortune.

Thanks for any recommendations.

John

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Hi,

We recently moved to DC and went on the school lottery too late. We have a 3 year old daughter who we were trying to get into Peabody Elementary but we were waitlisted.

Does anyone know of some other options in the Capitol Hill area. We are looking for our daughter to spend atleast 3 days a week in school without paying a fortune.

Thanks for any recommendations.

[Anonymous]

Hill Havurah

[Anonymous]

Are you asking for DCPS recommendations, or private preschools? At this point, I think you'll have a really tough time getting a spot at a well-regarded DCPS school anywhere near the Hill. If you are willing to commute a little further, you could try Langley. They have a really nice building, great new principal, and a fun garden curriculum. I think it is emerging as a solid choice.

You could also check out Miner, Wheatley and Langdon, and Payne if that's convenient for you. I'm not as familiar with those schools so I really can't say.

[Anonymous]

If you live closer to the orange/blue lines, try Amidon-Bowen and Van Ness. It's kind of an exciting time because Van Ness is a new school...

[Anonymous]

We did try all those schools and are currently WL. I am looking for anything at this point.
I don't think we will get into any of the public schools so maybe looking for a private preschool or daycare options (again without paying a fortune)
Thank you

[Anonymous]

I think WLs will move a bit in the month of June, so you may still stand a chance. For daycare, I have heard good things about FERC.

[Anonymous]

One option you may consider is Scrilli School in NE, near Providence Hospital. My son has attended there for the past 18 months and will likely also attend next year, as we also were BIG lottery losers. It IS a Catholic School, and they do teach religion, not sure if that's an issue. It is very grassroots, and while not perfect (the communication isn't great), our son loves it there and overall, we are very, very happy.

http://scrillischool.net/

[Anonymous]

Re: Scrilli School

I should also add that the tuition is $800/month. I'm not sure how that compares to other options closer to the Hill, but that's about half what we were paying for daycare.

[Anonymous]

And apply to Appletree Oklahoma Ave.

[Anonymous]

Gan Shalom
River Park

Both private preschool options on the Hill.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:And apply to Appletree Oklahoma Ave.

Defnitely apply to Appletree OK Ave.

Gan shalom
River park
G st coop
Toth
CHCPS
Northeast stars

[Anonymous]

Also Ms Francis

[Anonymous]

Georgetown Law Early Learning Center, Hill Preschool

Call Appletree and ask for advice.

Slots often open up after school starts at places like Miner and Payne.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:One option you may consider is Scrilli School in NE, near Providence Hospital. My son has attended there for the past 18 months and will likely also attend next year, as we also were BIG lottery losers. It IS a Catholic School, and they do teach religion, not sure if that's an issue. It is very grassroots, and while not perfect (the communication isn't great), our son loves it there and overall, we are very, very happy.

http://scrillischool.net/

We LOVE Scrilli!

Also, I didn't know the website had been update.