Anonymous
06/04/2018 21:28
Subject: Re:Gan at adis or Franklin Montessori?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Adas is primarily a half day preschool (or til 2:30 p.m. for older kids). Franklin is more of a daycare. One is Montessori, one is not. One has a heavy dose of Judaism in the curriculum and community, the other does not. These are not schools I would describe as similar.
Adas has an all-day program (until 6) and has for a few years now.
Yes I know that. I said it was primarily a half day program. That means Most kids don’t go full day.
Anonymous
06/04/2018 21:20
Subject: Re:Gan at adis or Franklin Montessori?
Anonymous wrote:Adas, there would be no question for me.
If things were equal, I would choose a developmentally appropriate model over Montessori anyway, but in this case things aren’t equal, you are choosing between a for profit program with limited outdoor space that has lost kids twice, and a program with beautiful facilities, indoor and out, and the reputation for being excellent at providing a high quality Jewish developmentally appropriate program.
Plus 1 to all of this
Anonymous
06/04/2018 20:52
Subject: Re:Gan at adis or Franklin Montessori?
Anonymous wrote:Adas is primarily a half day preschool (or til 2:30 p.m. for older kids). Franklin is more of a daycare. One is Montessori, one is not. One has a heavy dose of Judaism in the curriculum and community, the other does not. These are not schools I would describe as similar.
Adas has an all-day program (until 6) and has for a few years now.
Anonymous
06/04/2018 13:26
Subject: Re:Gan at adis or Franklin Montessori?
Adas is primarily a half day preschool (or til 2:30 p.m. for older kids). Franklin is more of a daycare. One is Montessori, one is not. One has a heavy dose of Judaism in the curriculum and community, the other does not. These are not schools I would describe as similar.
Anonymous
06/04/2018 13:08
Subject: Re:Gan at adis or Franklin Montessori?
Adas, there would be no question for me.
If things were equal, I would choose a developmentally appropriate model over Montessori anyway, but in this case things aren’t equal, you are choosing between a for profit program with limited outdoor space that has lost kids twice, and a program with beautiful facilities, indoor and out, and the reputation for being excellent at providing a high quality Jewish developmentally appropriate program.
If things were equal, I would choose a developmentally appropriate model over Montessori anyway, but in this case things aren’t equal, you are choosing between a for profit program with limited outdoor space that has lost kids twice, and a program with beautiful facilities, indoor and out, and the reputation for being excellent at providing a high quality Jewish developmentally appropriate program.
Anonymous
06/04/2018 12:58
Subject: Re:Gan at adis or Franklin Montessori?
I've toured both places and they are so different. Franklin is quiet, not a ton of outdoor time, very calm. Teachers are very intentional. Lots of focus on self care.
Adas is noisy, chaotic, fun, and silly.
Both are great, but seem quite different.
Adas is noisy, chaotic, fun, and silly.
Both are great, but seem quite different.
Anonymous
05/25/2018 08:30
Subject: Gan at adis or Franklin Montessori?
Anonymous wrote:I would want my child to be in the joyful place!
This was our decision as well. We'll be sending DC to another more joyful place in the fall, rather than a very quiet (language immersion) alternative. DC currently goes to Gan one day a week and we love it there. The teacher is great and DC loves it.
Anonymous
05/25/2018 07:02
Subject: Re:Gan at adis or Franklin Montessori?
We had this same decision and chose the gan because it seemed more joyful and the administration seemed more flexible and have been very happy but I know people like Franklin.
Anonymous
05/25/2018 05:19
Subject: Gan at adis or Franklin Montessori?
I would want my child to be in the joyful place!
Anonymous
05/25/2018 00:58
Subject: Re:Gan at adis or Franklin Montessori?
Are you Jewish? The Gan is a lovely place and it is heavy on the Jewish education while Franklin is very secular. Depends on what your preference is.
Anonymous
05/25/2018 00:49
Subject: Re:Gan at adis or Franklin Montessori?
OP here. They are both convenient (my job is between them). My kid is quiet so I think she might like the calm Montessori atmosphere. But the gan seemed more joyful to me. Hard decision! Anyone with insight into the programs?
Anonymous
05/24/2018 14:32
Subject: Re:Gan at adis or Franklin Montessori?
I would tour both and then decide. See what feels like a good for for your DC.
Anonymous
05/24/2018 12:54
Subject: Re:Gan at adis or Franklin Montessori?
In the end, I really don't think it matters.
That said, we're close with a principle from a local K-8 private school, and he says that Montessori kids generally come in as well-rounded, confident, whole people. That was enough to tip my decision.
Also, this thread is going to be moved to the preschool board so look for it there when it disappears.
That said, we're close with a principle from a local K-8 private school, and he says that Montessori kids generally come in as well-rounded, confident, whole people. That was enough to tip my decision.
Also, this thread is going to be moved to the preschool board so look for it there when it disappears.
Anonymous
05/24/2018 11:08
Subject: Gan at adis or Franklin Montessori?
whichever is more convenient. Seriously.
Anonymous
05/24/2018 11:06
Subject: Gan at adis or Franklin Montessori?
Our two preschool options are gan at adis Israel or franklin Montessori. Our kid is 2 and will be full time because we both work. Any thoughts?