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[quote=Anonymous]Wow, tough situation.  While I share your values (and grew up with parents in your position -- not a lot of money but education was the big priority), I don't think I'd invest in preschool (unless it was the entry year for a program that went through elementary, middle, or high school).  The logistics are just brutal and it's not entirely clear what the value of the program is.

What's your alternative?  Is there an NAEYC-accredited preschool available in your neighborhood or at your or DH's workplace?  A good Montessori?  If possible, I'd consider one of those programs for next year and the apply for PreK or K slots next fall at a school that goes through 8th or 12th (or Beauvoir if that program interests you).

My guess is that if your DC's application was strong enough to gain admission to a highly-regarded preschool in the area  (NCRC, I'm guessing because those are the same logistics that daunted me!) , then it should be strong enough to get you into a good program that includes "real" school.   At which point you have a longer-term commitment wrt financial aid and longer school day and after-school options that make the logistics more do-able and more compatible with FT employment.

Good luck with whatever you decide.   I'm totally with you on good starts and wanting kids to love school from day 1.  Luckily, in preschool, that may not be so hard to arrange![/quote]

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