MK here. Thanks all. I will definately look up all the recommended places. Is preK free? I know day care is expensive probably in the range of 1000 to 1500 per month? I would love to be on a waitlist but read somewhere that you need to have an address (state) first? Is that true? I am coming in from an Asian country, where I had lots of support from family in raising the kids, so am a little scared at the thought of managing it all.

Thanks anonymous! Yep! I'd like to live close to work and also have the day care and preK closeby, so picking and dropping is not too difficult. I may have my mom to help me out first few months, but will be pretty much on my own after that. If finding preK is gonna be too touch I may forego the assignment--but its just too good for me career wise, so will try to see all options!

Hi, I am considering taking up a 1-yr assignment in DC. My two daughters 4 years (turning 4 in august) and 18 month old will be accompanying me.

I need to know the following things:

1. Is there someplace in DC where I can live without needing a car to commute to and from work. (Work will be in Pennsylvania Ave. NW)

2. I need a two bed, two bath place but something thats not too expensive (max. range inclusive of all utilities is $3000 per mnth).

3. I also need to find good preK for my 4 year old, that is not too far from the place of residence.

Am I asking for the impossible???

Also, after rent and utilities, how much is 'enough' to live on in DC with two kids. I am coming in from out of US so have no idea.