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[quote=Anonymous]Things to keep in mind (in no particular order):

[list]Enjoy the free PK3 and 4. This is unique to DC. Do the math on the $ you are not paying for daycare and then do the math on average market returns for that money over 14 years. DC is essentially subsidizing college if you view it that way.[/list]
[list]DC does ECE very well at many, many schools. While you may not feel your PS3 match is a long term solution, it will no doubt provide a good to great ECE experience and foundation for your kid.[/list]
[list]Lots of people don't get the schools they want in PS3, PK4 or even K. Most people end up where they want to be (or at a place they are happy with) by the time ES gets real. Even if you "strike out" this year, there's hope.[/list]
[list]The school you "want" and is "perfect" isn't. The school you are certain gets you through ES may not when you see the upper grades. Lots of people who thought they were good through MS realized in upper ES that their ES fell down and that the MS path wasn't viable. Point being, even if you think you are missing out, you may not be.[/list]
[list]By the time your kid is ready for MS or HS you may not even be living in the same house or same city. Worrying about 10 years from now isn't productive. Which is not to say you shouldn't consider it in your ranking, but don't lose sleep over it.[/list]
[list]You don't know who or what your kid will be. Is Deal a good fit for them? ITS? BASIS? Latin? Worrying about what is the right fit for a 3 year old is a fool's errand.[/list]
[list]Once you set your list it is out of your control. Do your best to leave it alone. Don't read DCUM (irony alert, I know). It will only stress you out.[/list]
[list]Don't talk sh*t about schools in front of your kid. If your kid ends up at a school you don't really want that will inform how they view themselves and their school. Young kids also repeat info, so even if your kid isn't at that school there are  lot of uncomfortable play dates and playground situations where small kids tell other kids their mom thinks their school is terrible.[/list]  [/quote]

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