I am looking at an application for a Montessori school in the area. The application asks if we plan on leaving our child at the school for the full 3 year Montessori program, which includes the K year. I am leaning towards not leaving my child there for the K year as I'd like to start my child in elementary school in the K year w/all the other kids. Should I answer yes anyway? Anyone have views on how best to approach this? Are we penalized and likely to be turned away if we say no?

Likewise, they also ask if we would stay for the elementary program, which is unlikely considering the good public school district that we live in.

Any insights/experiences would be helpful.