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Did any of you send your DCs to a full-time preschool?  I apologize for posting here, but the daycare/preschool threads haven't been helping me out because they cater more to families that don't need full time school or are looking at programs for little toddlers.

For those that went to a full-time preschool program, would you mind sharing which program and what you thought about it.
TIA![/quote]

Because Kindergarten is so accelerated these days, it's highly recommended to have some preschool experience before K (coming from a former PreK teacher with Bachelors in Early Childhood and Masters in Special Education). In preschool, kids learn how to navigate a classroom setting (following rules, sitting for circle time, dealing with other kids, etc), learn early social and academic skills, and can develop a positive outlook on school before the transition to Kindergarten which is much more academic. Research has shown that kids who attend preschool transition more easily into Kindergarten and perform better throughout their school career.

As far as programs, there are tons of options. It's best to come up with some options, visit, and see what seems like a good fit for your family. Some elementary schools offer PreK too, but not all. Be sure to check the schools accreditation and you can also check their compliance record online (if you google Maryland, DC, or Virginia Department of Education, compliance records, etc and you should be able to find it).

I've heard good things about Primary Day School, I think they start at 4 and go up to 2nd grade. I've also heard good things about Potomac Glen Day School (ages 2-5). There are tons of other options too though.[/quote]

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