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[quote=Anonymous]Our experience was that BH is more free-play based with some mild structure to the day and center-time but mirrored more of a daycare type experience. 
DCPS PreK on the other hand, places a lot more expectations on kids to sit still, engage in small group activities, centers, circle time, field trips etc. They do follow a curriculum and are assessed based on their understanding of numbers, letters, and early math concepts like grouping and similarity.

Some kids (mine included) struggle with maintaining attention on a task, participating in group activities and following instruction. There are assessments and parent/teacher meetings and your child may be referred for supports to help them meet these expectations if they are falling behind. The focus in DCPS PreK is on K readiness which may be more beneficial for kids like mine who take longer and require more time to understand routines and practice maintaining attention and following schedules.

We still use BH for backup care on no school days, and spring/winter breaks. Check if your employer covers subsidized backup care, it's a sometimes overlooked benefit that comes in very handy for exactly this.[/quote]

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