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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]What about walking if it's just a mile. In a stroller, you'd be there in 20min and it would be nicer than the car.[/quote]

I have to drop my baby off at daycare in the opposite direction, so walking is not a real possibility.[/quote]

How long will you have this arrangement? Most parents with one in daycare and one or more in school have a couple horrible logistics years. I would pick the better school, especially if it's your IB school. You and your kids will meet neighborhood friends and play dates, volunteering, etc. will be so much easier. It gets much better once the kids are in elementary together, then when the oldest can take public transportation to middle school.

Could you start your day earlier to avoid the traffic? Drive baby to daycare before the traffic gets too bad, then walk your older child in a stroller to preschool? If it's only 1 mile each way then you could do this as your daily exercise. You'll be in great shape by December :)[/quote]

I live in Fort Lincoln near the major roads I to DC (South Dakota, Bladensburg Road, New York Ave), so I'm not sure there is a time when traffic is not bad (around 4am I guess). ?

I did the opposite commute today (daycare to IB) and it was kind of sucky, too. I think my best bet is to lottery for a school closer to the daycare and try for my IB next year when both kids will be in PreK. I'd rather have to go out of my way on weekends for play dates rather than deal with the stress  traffic  trying to get a 3-year old to school on time every day.

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