Anonymous wrote:I'm just curious as to why the principal doesn't matter much? Is it because the center is so separate from the rest of the school?

I don't think it makes a difference in the center itself - there the teachers, curriculum and peers matter more. However, it does make a difference on the playground and in the cafeteria and at arrival and dismissal time. Principals can set expectations for appropriate behavior and if they do a good job reinforcing these expectations, your child will experience a healthy social environment which is very important.

Teachers and peers are always more important than principals in my experience.