SilverSpringMamaCURATED REPLY
↗Ask to see a normal classroom transition, not only the presentation. Notice how staff speak to children, how much time is spent outdoors, and whether the daily rhythm matches your child.
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What should parents ask on a Jewish preschool or day-school tour?
Websites all sound wonderful. What questions actually help compare schools in the DC area, especially for a child who may need extra support?
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4 repliesMrs. Kemp MillCURATED REPLY
↗Get specific about logistics: earliest drop-off, latest pickup, calendar closures, snow policy, transportation and how carpools are organized. A beautiful program still has to work on a Tuesday morning.
Beltway BubbyCURATED REPLY
↗For support needs, ask who coordinates accommodations, how teachers communicate with specialists and what happens when a child needs a different plan midyear.
jewishmotherdcCURATED REPLY
↗Federation’s education and families resources can help identify options, but verify admissions, tuition, services and denominational fit directly with each school.
