Life Montessori School's Yes, No, Maybe?

**petegz28** · 02:59 PM

My 2yr old son currently is being babysat by our neighbor across the street. She has her own 2 kids, 8 & 4, plus she watches another 4 yr old 2-3 times a week. She is a nurse by trade as well and has a very clean and safe area for my Son. Obviously the problem with home care like that is you have to work around their schedules to a point and you don't quite get the group interaction and structure of a formal childcare establishment.

My Dad wants us to send him to a Montesorri school and of course to sweeten the deal he said he will pay half of the costs.

I am not sure about it. While I would like my Son to interact with more kids, I don't think you can beat the 1-1 care we are getting now. Especially as he is still learning how to tell you when he doesn't feel good, etc.

any thoughts?

**loochy** · 02-01-2016, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by petegz28

My 2yr old son currently is being babysat by our neighbor across the street. She has her own 2 kids, 8 & 4, plus she watches another 4 yr old 2-3 times a week.

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Originally Posted by petegz28

While I would like my Son to interact with more kids, I don't think you can beat the 1-1 care we are getting now.

I'm confused.

**loochy** · 02-01-2016, 10:38 AM

I'm in the same sort of situation sort of. We send our 13 month old over to our neighbors. She watches 2 other toddlers, a 3 year old, and has a 1 year old of her own. She also has a 3 year old, a 4 year old, and a 8 year old of her own, but they go to preschool/school most days.

Anyhow, we are definitely trying to get our son into a school type environment. We feel that now he's old enough to learn and do better in a more structured environment. Unfortunately, all of the places we want have a pretty long waiting list. The private school we intend to use doesn't start until 4 years old.

**petegz28** · 02-01-2016, 10:43 AM

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I'm confused.

Okay, 1-3 vs. 1-25

**mikeyis4dcats.** · 02-01-2016, 10:44 AM

We found that by the time our sone was 3- 3 1/2" he wasn't getting enough socialization at normal home daycare. We moved him to a formal daycare/preschool setting where he was with more kids his age and an educational curriculum.

Be aware "Montessori" means whatever they want it to mean (and usually thats more $$) as there is no certification or set standard.

**petegz28** · 02-01-2016, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by loochy

I'm in the same sort of situation sort of. We send our 13 month old over to our neighbors. She watches 2 other toddlers, a 3 year old, and has a 1 year old of her own. She also has a 3 year old, a 4 year old, and a 8 year old of her own, but they go to preschool/school most days.

Anyhow, we are definitely trying to get our son into a school type environment. We feel that now he's old enough to learn and do better in a more structured environment. Unfortunately, all of the places we want have a pretty long waiting list. The private school we intend to use doesn't start until 4 years old.

My biggest concern right now is that he still can't tell you what's going on. the Babysitter knows him and is focuses on him...not sure I'm ready to turn him loose yet in a bigger environment yet...

**loochy** · 02-01-2016, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by petegz28

Okay, 1-3 vs. 1-25

I don't know a ton about the Montessori concept - doesn't that involve a lot of "let them figure things out on their own" concepts?

**loochy** · 02-01-2016, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by petegz28

My biggest concern right now is that he still can't tell you what's going on. the Babysitter knows him and is focuses on him...not sure I'm ready to turn him loose yet in a bigger environment yet...

Just do your research. Try to find some parents that have kids at that particular school. Talk to people.

If you think this is hard, just wait until you have to send him to college!

**Bowser** · 02-01-2016, 10:53 AM

Montessori schools were ridiculously expensive nearly 20 years ago when we looked at them. Can't imagine their prices haven't skyrocketed since.

Just do your due diligence on wherever you choose to place your kid, and remember more expensive does not in any way equal better care.

**Bowser** · 02-01-2016, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by loochy

Just do your research. Try to find some parents that have kids at that particular school. Talk to people.

If you think this is hard, just wait until you have to send him to college!

Pete, if you don't already have a 529 plan set up for your son, stop what you're doing and get it done right now.

Fish · 02-01-2016, 10:57 AM

If you do, just be sure to tell all your friends about it repeatedly.

dpg4zombie · 02-01-2016, 10:57 AM

My 2 1/2 year old son has been in Montessori since August. It was an adjustment with him in learning the Montessori way, but after a few weeks he almost a different kid. He was wanting to do everything for himself( This is a pro and con with a toddler). It has been amazing to see the transformation with his development. We did a center before and is was mostly playing and very little learning exercises.

One day a few weeks ago he came up to me and introduced himself to me and shook my and and said it was nice to meet me. I couldn't rave enough about our place. We pay a pretty penny with it though. You will just have to do your research on what's best for you and your family.

**petegz28** · 02-01-2016, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Bowser

Montessori schools were ridiculously expensive nearly 20 years ago when we looked at them. Can't imagine their prices haven't skyrocketed since.

Just do your due diligence on wherever you choose to place your kid, and remember more expensive does not in any way equal better care.

The price is relatively cheap and my Dad says he will pay 1/2. I just don't know if I am comfortable yet turning my Son loose with people in that setting when he still can't tell you what is going on.

For instance, my Dad & Step Mom were in over Christmas. My Son loved I mean loved to take baths. After 2 baths with my Step Mom it has been a struggle getting him to take a bath. And it isn't the "I don't wanna do it" temper tantrum. It's the "I'm scared, please stop" crying. But we have no idea what he is suddenly afraid of. So I have to extrapolate that to being in a day care where more things can happen to him and he cannot tell me what's wrong.

dpg4zombie · 02-01-2016, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by petegz28

The price is relatively cheap and my Dad says he will pay 1/2. I just don't know if I am comfortable yet turning my Son loose with people in that setting when he still can't tell you what is going on.

For instance, my Dad & Step Mom were in over Christmas. My Son loved I mean loved to take baths. After 2 baths with my Step Mom it has been a struggle getting him to take a bath. And it isn't the "I don't wanna do it" temper tantrum. It's the "I'm scared, please stop" crying. But we have no idea what he is suddenly afraid of. So I have to extrapolate that to being in a day care where more things can happen to him and he cannot tell me what's wrong.

Every place is different. My place loves to talk about what's going on.... But just not in front of the child. So we have a direct way to set up meetings or email with his main teacher.

threebag · 02-01-2016, 11:04 AM

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