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[quote=Anonymous]So my son is in a NAEYC-accredited school and it's good, but having visited the private school, it has NOTHING on it. Really.  And to anyone who said that head start is as good but free, you haven't visited the head start programs. I have. I visited 7 of them because we qualified at the time.  And they are NOT ANYWHERE in the same range.
So I have one question, which is that, at the daycare where he is now, and most of the schools I can think of, they do not offer financial aid.  We are in a school that gives us some subsidy because of my job, but we couldn't move him to a different (maybe better) closer school and afford it. A lot of those schools are around $1800/month ($1600/month?).  If we get really good FA, doesn't that change the equation somewhat because it's maybe the only way to get him into as good of a program financially?
I am in no way trying to argue, but just wondering if that changes anyone's thoughts.[/quote]

I understand your situation because it seems similar to mine but please know that your reality is so different than many of the people on DCUM that you are not likely to get the understanding or support you are seeking.  Unfortunately many on DCUM don't seem to understand the plight of those with lower (by DC standards) HHI's.  I often see people in your position told to move to a better school district when the neighborhood school will not give what you desire for your child.  Head start is NOT  a viable option when you are seeking better educational options for many reasons.  Head Start is a program for those at or below the poverty line and that brings a host of issues that you probably prefer your DC not to be exposed to.  DC is currently enrolled in a charter school and at 4 years old was told recently that her shoes were "old".  Sounds silly but it made me realize that the children in some communities are taught poor priorities pretty early one.  (WTH do 4 & 5 yr olds know about old shoes anyway?)
Educate your child to the best of your ability.  If education is a top priority stick to that despite what the detractors say.  We have a similar HHI with 2 children and with low debt and few luxuries we chose Gymboree and dance for socialization, museum trips, library readings, trips to the zoo and every opportunity to teach and interact with DC that we could.  It has paid off with generous aid to attend a "Big 3" school.  Best of luck!  Stick to your guns if this is what you want but think hard about how this will impact your reality and quality of life.[/quote]

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