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06.24.08, 11:09 AM Toddler
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Apart from exmissions, what is the difference between TT preschools and "preschool alternative/FCFS" preschools? Are the teachers much better at TT preschools? [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
Toddler 06.24.08, 11:09 AM Flag
 

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Honestly and truly, I did not see a difference between the teaching my dd got at a preschool daycare versus the top developmental preschools that I toured. Her teacher was excellent, with many years of prek and k experience. The only reason we moved her was because we wanted to try the Montessori method [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 11:10 AM Flag
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nothing. and FWIW, the TT schools really do not take dcs from certain 'tt' preschools it is a myth created by the unconnecteds who want to try and control something in this uncontrollable system [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 11:10 AM Flag
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I don't understand what you just said? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 11:18 AM Flag
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That is where your dc goes to preschool has no bearing whatsoever on whether they move on to a TT private school [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 12:08 PM Flag
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Teacher here: I've taught at a TT school and at a tiny, no-name school and, in theory, DC's experience could be similar at any type of school/program. There are a lot of factors at play -- in most cases, it's the teachers who impact the experience, but great ones are everywhere and terrible ones are everywhere. There may be a difference in resources depending on the school (but the brand of crayon isn't going to make or break a preschool experience). The peer groups may be different -- and, in theory, a TT may have more compliant, better behaved DCs(but that's not always the case AT ALL!). I think that a TT school can help when a DC is WL'd -- the PSD will have connections and make phone calls and can often help with an acceptance (although the family may not be thrilled about where). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 12:07 PM Flag
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there is no that much sway from a PSD to an Admissions Director. The dc is either in or not there is no fence sitting in TT privates [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 12:10 PM Flag
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A PSD can't change a reject into an accept -- but a PSD can help move a DC off of the WL (or from the "maybe" pile to the accept pile before letters go out). As I wrote, the family may not be thrilled about the school (it may be near the bottom of their list and not a TT), but it's still an accept -- and, IME, this rarely happened at the unconnected school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 12:13 PM Flag
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I have worked for four years at my alma mater and though it is TT, so may not fall into the sort of school for whom a PSD's word means something, I have heard from other friends at other schools that the power of a preschool's director in the admissions process is largely something the preschools like to pretend is real in order to draw more applicants and interested parents. I know we pay no attention and I can only assume few other schools do. But I will take your word for it as this seems to be your experience. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 12:17 PM Flag
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It's my experience -- although who knows how much convincing really needed to be done (maybe the DOA liked the DC and was waiting to hear that the family would take the spot). I don't mean that the PSD bullies the ongoing into an accept -- I just mean that she may "talk up" the DC. Of course, a PSD hopes not to be in this position -- a PSD hopes that everyone has an accept of the bat! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 12:21 PM Flag
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FWIW at our absolutely no name, no prestige, no one ever heard of it pre-school, every single child who took DOE's test made the cut-off. We have wonderful teachers and a wonderful community, though on UB it has been referred to as "no better than daycare." [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 12:10 PM Flag
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Which one? Looking for options for next year on UES for DD who is not yet 2. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 12:16 PM Flag
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This is on Upper West. First come, first served pre-school that's been around for 40 years. Wonderful, experienced teachers, but no frills and no high-end rep. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 12:18 PM Flag
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First Friends? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 01:21 PM Flag
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