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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We're doing the lottery for PK3 this year, and while we've included a couple schools that historically have been "safe" to get into, [b]we aren't comfortable sending our DC to our inbound school [/b]and we aren't willing to commute all over the city, so there's some chance we will strike out. I'm starting to look into private options as a backup and am curious how competitive it is to get into a decent private PK3. By "decent," I do not mean like the top privates in DC - I mean a program that is on par with well-regarded charters and DCPS schools. Do I need to make a deposit somewhere now, or can I wait to see how the lottery shakes out? We live in the Columbia Heights/Petworth area, if it makes a difference.[/quote]

This is for PK3??  What could be so terrible about your IB school?  In general, PK3/4 is thought to be fine anywhere in DC.  [/quote]

Lack of availability of aftercare spots plus some concerns about not taking my child's allergies seriously.

What is the dividing line between "daycare" and "preschool"? I've looked at several places (Bambini, CentroNia, JCC) that say they are preschools and follow the Creative Curriculum and none have said anything about an interview or application, but they do all have waitlists. To be clear, I am NOT talking about places like The River School, Washington International, etc.![/quote]

I consider it a preschool and not a child care provider if the tuition is for the school day (e.g. 9-3) or half a day, and before- and after-care as well as summer is extra.  If it serves infants and/or has one rate for a full day (e.g. 8-6) it's a child care provider.  Child care providers are set up to serve WOHPs so they are not usually shutting down in the summer unless they are really just serving school teachers.  That being said, "preschools" are technically providing child care and "daycares" often also provide preschool curricula. [/quote]

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