Preschool

South Bend is opening a public Montessori preschool in September. I have been going back and forth all week about this decision, I need to put it down maybe that will help. : )

Public vs. Private Montessori

Public

Pros
1. F-R-E-E
2. continues through 4th grade with possibility of going through 8th in the future
3. Bussing (when he is older)
4. First year so all materials will be brand new
5. I wouldn't have to work until Kat is 3

Cons:
1. Not great part of town
2. New teachers...I have more experience than they do
3. OLD building, big debate this fall on tearing it down or keeping it
4. 20 minute drive
5. Not convinced of his safety
6. Couldn't work until Katherine was 3
7. Unknown


Private

Pros
1. I LOVE it
2. Clean
3. Beautiful
4. LOVE the teachers and know most of them
5. safe
6. Teachers are well trained
7. peaceful
8. offer financial aid
9. I would love to work there
10. They have a toddler program for Kat
11. Elementary program is excellent

Cons
1. EXPENSIVE
2. I would have to work next year to pay for it
3. No more babies : (
4. No more babies
5. No more babies