Didn't like Trinity. We went with redeemer. School has issues but the grounds are amazing and the location can't be beat.

Anonymous wrote:And if that's the way they speak to children in front of visitors then that's the real deal, and it will continue. So run! Honestly, they ought to know better to at least fake it in front of visitors!

Both of my children attended Trinity PDO preschool within the few years and I could not have been happier. It is a loving, nurturing environment that prepared both of my children for elementary school where they are thriving students. I understand how a parent could be "turned off" by the tone of a teacher to a student, but don't be so quick to judge. Every teacher that my son and daughter had at Trinity cared for them and their development as children. I especially like that the children have lunch together and have chapel once a week. The preschool is a fantastic program and I would highly recommend it to anyone.

While one of the teachers may appear a little “harsh” when you first meet her, she is great with the kids. We’ve had two children attend the school and all the kids in their classes have loved her and all their other teachers. Our oldest, who was very shy when she first attended Trinity, has moved onto kindergarten and has really excelled academically and socially. The school did an excellent job preparing her and that’s what we found truly important. We would not hesitate to send our third child to this school and to that teacher. We’ve also found the director very responsive to our needs and is willing to work with us and other parents when needed.

And if that's the way they speak to children in front of visitors then that's the real deal, and it will continue. So run! Honestly, they ought to know better to at least fake it in front of visitors!

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Anonymous wrote:We opted against it. I didn't really like the way the teacher in the 4 year old class spoke to the children. I thought she was pretty harsh. I thought the classroom was nice, but also didn't like that they didn't really follow a schedule. There's one posted, but the teacher said they don't really use it. And lastly, I didn't like that they moved lunch earlier in the day so that they didn't have to provide children with a snack. I'm curious, what were your impressions?

That's fascinating because the lady giving me a tour also didn't speak to one of the children in the class nicely and it turned me off. She also kept talking about one girls art and comparing it to the others "who are so much worse"--she said this within all the kids earshot. It's a huge reason why I am posting on here to get other reactions or see about other peoples experience with the school.

Is this the Trinity preschool on Dolley Madison? If so, I had a similar experience with the tour - I was definitely not pleased and found her to be harsh.

I think we will go with one in Arlington... as for the Mclean choices, I've heard great things about Redeemer and Dolley Madison, but I ruled them out because they only have afternoon openings. I only want a morning program. I visited Trinity and didn't get a great impression and Mclean's Children's Academy felt way too cramped and more like a home daycare center. Not sure of schools in Falls Church City. Hope you are happy with whatever decision you make!!

Might consider schools in falls church city. Which school do you think you will go with?

Sounds like we are in the same boat and considered all the same schools (those with openings this late in the process). Where in Mclean do you live? Would you consider a school outside of McLean?

Anonymous wrote:Do you have other options? I'm happy to give you feedback on other schools if you are having a hard time deciding between two or more.

Debating between Trinity, Redeemer, McLean children's academy and Dolley Madison. But with each school we are in at differing times so some of the decision has to do with logistics. Do you have suggestions? Opinions? Other schools to consider?

Do you have other options? I'm happy to give you feedback on other schools if you are having a hard time deciding between two or more.

Anonymous wrote:We opted against it. I didn't really like the way the teacher in the 4 year old class spoke to the children. I thought she was pretty harsh. I thought the classroom was nice, but also didn't like that they didn't really follow a schedule. There's one posted, but the teacher said they don't really use it. And lastly, I didn't like that they moved lunch earlier in the day so that they didn't have to provide children with a snack. I'm curious, what were your impressions?

That's fascinating because the lady giving me a tour also didn't speak to one of the children in the class nicely and it turned me off. She also kept talking about one girls art and comparing it to the others "who are so much worse"--she said this within all the kids earshot. It's a huge reason why I am posting on here to get other reactions or see about other peoples experience with the school.

We opted against it. I didn't really like the way the teacher in the 4 year old class spoke to the children. I thought she was pretty harsh. I thought the classroom was nice, but also didn't like that they didn't really follow a schedule. There's one posted, but the teacher said they don't really use it. And lastly, I didn't like that they moved lunch earlier in the day so that they didn't have to provide children with a snack. I'm curious, what were your impressions?

Anonymous wrote:Did you go and see the school and meet with someone who works there? What age is your DC?

I did. I was looking for feedback from parents whose kids who have gone there or others who have seen the school but opted against it. My DC is going to be 4. Thank you

Did you go and see the school and meet with someone who works there? What age is your DC?

Hello--does anyone have any feedback on this preschool in McLean? We are considering it for our DC.