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[quote=Anonymous]We're looking at Preschools for my 2 year old to start next fall (she will be 3). The general consensus of the advice I'm getting is: "If you can afford Montessori, DO IT!"

We can afford it. But I'm touring these schools and Montessori just doesn't seem like a good fit for my DD. Am I the only one that feels this way? Why are parents made to feel like they aren't giving their child the best if they [b]can't[/b] do Montessori? The schools we have toured seem stuffy and elitist. The kids almost always seem to be playing/learning solo and they are all so QUIET. There seems to be a lack of art/music/pretend play in Montessori (not to say that it is non existent, just not as focused on as the more traditional schools).

Can someone give some insight? Did you choose Montessori? What about it drew you in the most? What are the biggest shortcomings of Montessori? Do the benefits out weight the shortcomings?

Can anyone recommend a less stuffy/elitist or [i]less[/i] strictly montessori program in Northern Montgomery County?

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