Anonymous
Post 05/03/2026 23:35     Subject: Any Kindergarten not full for 26-27?
We attended Berwyn Heights Day and heard Friends Community School has space.
Anonymous
Post 05/03/2026 17:12     Subject: Re:Any Kindergarten not full for 26-27?
Have you called Grace Episcopal in Kensington? Lovely small school that emphasizes curiosity and belonging. Nurturing, engaged teachers. Happy, thriving students.
Anonymous
Post 04/29/2026 22:37     Subject: Any Kindergarten not full for 26-27?
Anonymous wrote:OP have you considered public school? The reason I’m bringing it up is that there can be more information and accountability on reading progress in the public setting. In MCPS, for example, they do regular DIBELS screenings in the early grades and have switched to evidence-based reading instruction.


My kid is in MCPS and we are happy overall, but if OP is looking for better communication between school and families I can't recommend MCPS.
Anonymous
Post 04/29/2026 22:21     Subject: Any Kindergarten not full for 26-27?
Anonymous wrote:Not Waldorf if you want the school to teach your kid to read!


The problem is that any learning differences will be discovered too late. While the philosophy appears to work for some students, I have many serious concerns.
Anonymous
Post 04/16/2026 20:43     Subject: Any Kindergarten not full for 26-27?
Anonymous wrote:"Just hoping to find a school where kids can be kids and grow up relatively happy. Hopefully give my kids the tools to weather the inevitable storms in life." -- check out The Village School in Arlington. Not sure if they have space, but the kids are happy and they focus on preparing for real life and not just the next grade.


Not disagreeing with the school quality, but the commute from Bethesda to Arlington is an absolute bear! Especially if you have to turn around and come back or re-enter the city... OP's kid may be happy, but they won't be...
Anonymous
Post 04/16/2026 20:31     Subject: Any Kindergarten not full for 26-27?
"Just hoping to find a school where kids can be kids and grow up relatively happy. Hopefully give my kids the tools to weather the inevitable storms in life." -- check out The Village School in Arlington. Not sure if they have space, but the kids are happy and they focus on preparing for real life and not just the next grade.
Anonymous
Post 04/13/2026 17:48     Subject: Re:Any Kindergarten not full for 26-27?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Schools that in the past often have last minute openings for Kinder:

Lowell
Sheridan
SAES
WES


CHS too

Add Norwood, SSSAS (who is still advertising spots in certain grades available), congressional & Alexandria country day.
Anonymous
Post 04/13/2026 17:39     Subject: Any Kindergarten not full for 26-27?
Anonymous wrote:Absolutely check out Green Acres. It's a wonderful school and community! I think a lot of schools that get mentioned on here are because people have an ax to grind and it's polarizing. It's a good thing not to be mentioned that often!


So true! At first I was concerned that my kid's school was nearly nonexistent in the threads and then I spent a little time on here and realized that was a very green flag 🤣