Is Montessori Preschool Worth It For Just 2-3 Years?

Is Montessori Preschool Worth It For Just 2-3 Years? Leport Schools http://www. LeportSchools. com This week, a parent asked the following question on Berkley Parents Net, a well-read Bay Area forum: Hi there, We are looking for preschools for our daughter,... More

Is Montessori Preschool Worth It For Just 2-3 Years? Leport Schools http://www. LeportSchools. com This week, a parent asked the following question on Berkley Parents Net, a well-read Bay Area forum: Hi there, We are looking for preschools for our daughter, and are wondering parents’ thoughts on whether sending your child to Montessori for just 2-3 years is worth the cost over other play-based daycares. We can’t afford to do a Montessori school for her whole education–do the two years make a difference? Thanks for your thoughts! Parent on Berkley Parents Net It’s a good question, and one that I bet many parents have. At age six, my daughter just completed a mid-year move-up from the Montessori preschool class to the Montessori elementary class, after about 3 years in the Montessori program at two different Montessori preschools, and my answer is a qualified yes—if two conditions are met. 1. Even 2-3 years of Montessori preschool can have a huge impact, especially if you can make it Less