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Choosing a Nursery, PK and Primary School

Help and guidance in choosing a nursery, PK or primary school for your child.
Is It Really a Montessori School?
How does a parent know that a school which purports to be a Montessori school is really Montessori? There are several basic things which you need to look for.
Early Education Options
Getting your child into a 'good' pre-school is very difficult in most parts of the country. We examine your options and choices.
Few Places In New York Pre-schools
So you think that getting into Harvard or Yale is competitive? Then try getting your infant into a Manhattan preschool.
What Is The Difference Between Montessori And Waldorf schools?
Montessori and Waldorf schools are popular early education choices. What are they? The similarities and the differences?
Dr. Maria Montessori (1870-1952)
Maria Montessori was a radical in a time when women were not expected to be radical. Her belief that we should educate children by 'following the child' revolutionized primary education and spawned a worldwide movement based on her enlightened teachings.
Friedrich Froebel
Read about the founder of the kindergarten.
The Rudolph Steiner Archive
The collected writings of the founder of the anthroposophical movement whence came Waldorf Schools.
Choosing a School
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