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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here just wanted to add:
I learned yesterday about the Wildflower Riverseed school and I'm intrigued but that's also kinda far away (although about the same driving time as Lee Montessori). And it seems they only admit around two prek3 kids per year?[/quote]

I wouldn't. I'm not sure it's going to survive its upcoming 5-year review.

I hear you that you "believe in" Reggio and Montessori, but I'll remind you that even the accredited programs aren't going to be as Reggio or as Montessori as you'd probably like, due to all the rules and restrictions of the public school system. You get what you pay for. Really consider whether you want to drive far for something that isn't really what you want.[/quote]

That's a good point. The place I worked a long time ago, they sent teachers to the actual city in Italy to train and teachers came from all over the country to observe there so I suppose my bar might be too high 😅 They won me over though with their focus on outdoors. If I could do it without a 30+ minute commute I'd send my kiddo to an outdoors school. He definitely has significantly higher movement needs than his peers that I've observed.[/quote]

You're not gonna get anything like Italian Montessori here. And you need to be aware that many of the Montessori schools in this area have serious management issues.

I suggest you focus on your DC's movement needs and potential special Ed needs that he may have. Montessori can be a real struggle for certain kids-- sometimes those with ADHD or poor social perception aren't able to do the long work periods and higher level of autonomy. Really think about this-- don't believe that because you like it on a policy level it'll be right for your specific child. [/quote]

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