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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I work around the corner from the Volta rec center and frequently walk the streets. I mostly see Nannie’s with kids or college students. Don’t get me wrong, it’s beautiful and far from the “touristy” section of Georgetown, but if I was a SAHM, I think I would feel lonely.

I wouldn’t rule out private. you can read all about DCPS. It wasn’t for us, but honestly, the publics in MCPS aren’t much better. Definitely not anything you will get like a true suburb, town school. That said, you may find more of that community and friendship you’re looking for.

People are friendly - more so than the Northeast, less so than the south. And everyone is die hard into politics and defining themself by what they do. It may not be a bad thing if that’s what you’re into.

Best of luck with the move.[/quote]

I live not far from Volta (Georgetown, for those of you who aren’t familiar) and there are lots of families here, I have many nice SAHM friends. Maybe the people you think are nannies are really us mommies!

This isn’t to say some people don’t have nannies (including some SAHM) but we for sure are here. The pool there is an amazing free resource for us with kids and the tennis courts are nice too (kids can take lessons).

Not tremendously diverse, however. And it is quite expensive. Burleith and Glover Park are good alternatives.[/quote]

Where are the mommies you mention hanging out?

I’ve spent time at both playgrounds in Georgetown and it is 90% nannies.

Georgetown itself is mostly home to singles, older couples, retirees, etc.  There are more families than in the past, but it’s hardly a neighborhood I would describe as having a lot of SAHMs.   [/quote]

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