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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We were planning on Appletree but just got news that we got into Shining Stars. The new SS location in Glover Park is actually quite convenient for us, somewhat more convenient than Appletree, but both locations are quite workable. What would you choose? Can parents chime in with experiences at both schools? I have researched Appletree a lot, but had not spent much time looking at Shining Stars.

A few thoughts:
-I know that Appletree only goes to PS/PK. This is not a concern for us (as we have a good neighborhood school that we'd choose starting in K). 
-I know the philosophies are quite different: Shining Stars is montessori, while AT is structured and more academic. I can see pros and cons to both and I'm not sure which one would fit my child better. 
[b]-SS seems to have a shorter day than AT. This could be a benefit for us given that 8am-3pm sounds like a long day for a 3 YO.[/b] Thoughts?

Questions:
-How is the community at Shining Stars? Are the families friendly? 
-What is the quality of the teacher like at SS? I know there was some discontent about organization, a major change in location at the last minute, etc. But besides some lack of administrative organization, is it a warm place with good teachers? Will my kid have fun at SS?

Please chime in with any thoughts on either school!
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I'm not certain about SS hours (though I think they start at 8am - perhaps they finish at 3pm?) but Appletree doesn't start until 8:45am (actually they really start at 9am but you need to be there by 8:45am and won't be allowed in if you arrive after 9am) and finishes at 3.15pm.  Appletree certainly doesn't have a school day that is longer than standard.[/quote]

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