Anonymous
01/11/2017 14:55
Subject: Re:Preschool Entrance Interview and/or Child Observation
Anonymous wrote:Are they Montessori schools? It would help if you named the schools. The play dates for the Montessori schools we did were basically to make sure your child could separate and function well. If your child picks something up and throws it, etc. that would be an issue. Arlington Montessori House had a parent interview but it wasn't really anything. Just a short conversation then they offer you a spot with no requirement for your child to come in. Children's house requires a play date.
A 2 yr old throwing a toy, particularly in a new environment, is going to be an issue? Geez, that seems like normal behavior, at least on occasion. And some trouble separating at a new place with new people is normal. Kids that age often have issues with transitions to a new room within the school. Are they expecting totally compliant drones or normal toddlers?
Anonymous
01/11/2017 14:21
Subject: Re:Preschool Entrance Interview and/or Child Observation
Are they Montessori schools? It would help if you named the schools. The play dates for the Montessori schools we did were basically to make sure your child could separate and function well. If your child picks something up and throws it, etc. that would be an issue. Arlington Montessori House had a parent interview but it wasn't really anything. Just a short conversation then they offer you a spot with no requirement for your child to come in. Children's house requires a play date.
Lovingmama
01/11/2017 12:35
Subject: Preschool Entrance Interview and/or Child Observation
Hi Everyone!
My 2yr old son and my husband and I have an entrance interview and child observation coming up at a couple preschools in Arlington, VA. I'm from a small town and have never heard of such a thing. Has anyone gone through similar situations? If so, what was your experience like with the interview? What kind of questions were asked, how did you dress, etc? And what are they expecting from the child observation?
Just want to know how to prepare!
Thanks!
My 2yr old son and my husband and I have an entrance interview and child observation coming up at a couple preschools in Arlington, VA. I'm from a small town and have never heard of such a thing. Has anyone gone through similar situations? If so, what was your experience like with the interview? What kind of questions were asked, how did you dress, etc? And what are they expecting from the child observation?
Just want to know how to prepare!
Thanks!