Parents helping each other find the best preschools in Massachusetts
Posted in kindergarten, massachusetts kindergarten on May 12th, 2008
After a troubling week I am proud to say that we have had success trying to drum up help for Framingham residents struggling with the town’s school budget crisis and its impact on kindergarten availability. At least one school has committed to offering tuition assistance for the limited number of open seats it has left […]
Posted in kindergarten, massachusetts kindergarten on May 1st, 2008
Due to the deep seated upset this community is experiencing and to respect all sides, parents leaving, parents staying and others, we have ended comments on this topic to allow the community to discuss these issues privately or after the school year ends.
We respect all sides of this issue but have found that the differences […]
Posted in kindergarten, massachusetts kindergarten on Apr 30th, 2008
As we continue to try to understand the crisis in Framingham and its impact on kindergarten children one consistent “rumor” has been found. Many parents have been informally told that Framingham will not honor school choice in the fall. As such, kindergarten childrens’ first experience with school will be associated with long bus rides every […]
Posted in kindergarten, massachusetts kindergarten on Apr 30th, 2008
Framingham, one of the largest cities in Massachusetts, has delayed making kindergarten placement decisions. Read the detailed story here. While this story in the Metrowest Daily News reports that decisions will be made in May, our research found that some parents have been told they won’t know until August. The city is struggling with a $2 […]
Posted in Preschools in Massachusetts, kindergarten, massachusetts kindergarten, preschool on Apr 30th, 2008
“I’ve found the perfect school for my son - but they have a waiting list. What do I do.” This is one of the most common questions we receive on MassachusettsPreschools.org but our answer is far from adequate. Sure we all wish we had found the perfect school earlier but the reality is that at […]
Posted in Preschools in Massachusetts, kindergarten, massachusetts kindergarten, preschool on Apr 25th, 2008
This year had the potential to be the year to undo the many years of neglect Massachusetts early childhood education and Massachusetts children endured under the Romney administration.
Governor Patrick made great strides and was prepared to undo the damage his predecessor inflicted upon our communities. This damage was so bad, that many towns have been forced […]
Posted in Preschools in Massachusetts, kindergarten, massachusetts kindergarten, preschool on Apr 11th, 2008
Many parents sign up for preschools and kindergartens in January. However the majority wait until June. If you’ve missed the January opportunity, don’t wait any longer. Find the best preschool or kindergarten for your child and sign up now - before the May and June rush.
Posted in Preschools in Massachusetts, kindergarten, massachusetts kindergarten, preschool on Mar 19th, 2008
Mayor Menino has announced Boston’s Thrive in Five program. This is a fantastic step forward particularly given that Mr. Menino’s commitment is political rhetoric - he has backed it with a $3 million commitment and partnered with the United Way to make it happen. The program mission is simple and summarized as:
Educate parents on the benefits of, […]
Posted in kindergarten, massachusetts kindergarten on Mar 13th, 2008
This week’s post on Kindergarten Readiness has generated more questions than any other single post yet this year. The majority of the question fall into these categories:
Full day versus half day kindergarten offered by Massachusetts towns.
How much does kindergarten tuition cost?
Is kindergarten mandatory?
We’ll try to address each of these question briefly here. For more detail […]
Posted in Preschools in Massachusetts, kindergarten, massachusetts kindergarten, preschool on Mar 10th, 2008
If your child meets your town’s kindergarten age cutoff there is a high probability that kindergarten will be a rewarding experience for them regardless of their skill development. The real difficulty lies in determining if your child is ready for kindergarten if the just miss the kindergarten age cutoff. If this is the case, seek out a fully accredited private kindergarten that will appropriately challenge your child and build on their skills and maturity rather than holding them back with another year of preschool. In the long run, your child will greatly benefit from the investment.