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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]PS family here. I think that ITDS preschool is less academic than others -- say Appletree. That is one thing I like about it. There's plenty of play and fun! [/quote]

I agree-- my child was at Appletree and they really pushed literacy/math.  Now former Appletree parents that I have spoke to are complaining that their kids are not doing enough literacy!  I am okay with a model in between play-based and academic focused for PS/PK years.  Depends on what you want for your child.  I want my child to learn letters, numbers, etc. but not at the expense of liking school.  I am not knocking Appletree (I think what they are doing does work for most kids that do not experience an enriched environment at home) but my child honestly didn't like school and complained last year even though he was considered advanced by Appletree's assessments (he also responded negatively to their discipline system).  Now he is happy and learning, but on his time.  Yes, he would probably be ahead if we stayed at AppleTree, but I want him to love going to school.  I'm happy that we have options for different models of learning in DC![/quote]

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