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DDs prospective preschool for next year. How ridiculous is that? I went to three places, and the one that was recommended to me interviews parents to admit (or not) the child. In the other two I have to pay enrollment this month to secure our spot for next March. One wanted to know what DH and I did for  living... Isn't that strange, too?

Well, the interview is Wednesday at 8:15 am. I'll try to convince DH to go with me so that it doesn't get too awkward for me. 

What made me happy (but embarassed) was the fact that DD ran inside the classrooms when we were doing the tours. One class was having snack time and they had to invite her yogurt and cereal because she was asking the other students to give her a little :S
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  • notkateanymorenotkateanymore member
    We had an interview for private school, as did DD. There was also testing and applications that asked for employers, etc. I don't think it's odd at all.
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  • MountaineerMommaMountaineerMomma member
    If the girls go to school where DH did, which is the plan if we move to MD, there are interview requirements, a campus visit and testing during the admissions process. I like that they get an idea of the kind of family they're enrolling beforehand and whether the parents are involved.
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  • MountaineerMommaMountaineerMomma member
    Hav=Fath said:
    I do think it's odd, if you can afford the price of the preschool/school why would it matter where the parents worked? 

    Obviously they can afford it, but that's not the point. I'm sure knowing what the parents do for a living gives them an idea of how much value the family puts on education. I'm sure it also doesn't hurt, since a lot of private schools rely somewhat on donors, which tend to be students' family or the family of alumni.
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  • ArnegardArnegard member
    I find it odder that you are interviewing preschools for your one year old.  Is that common in Peru?
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  • pevilapevila member
     Yeah, maybe they want to see how much parent involvement they'll have with us. I hadn't thought of that. Still, I had to write it down in a card, I thought it would be better in a casual conversation. We have nothing to hide  O:-), but I don't know why it makes me uncomfortable. 
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    Arnegard said:
    I find it odder that you are interviewing preschools for your one year old.  Is that common in Peru?
    She's going next year, she'll be 2 years 3 months old when it starts. Most kids here start at 2. 
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  • penguingrrlpenguingrrl member
    The preschools we looked at in NYC all had those requirements. Parent interviews, child "play dates" (which were interviews) and a look at your professions (and in some cases your finances) were all par for the course.

    The preschool we're at now asked parents professions as well. It was more of a get to know you type question. It's a small school (approx 40 students) and they like to get to know the whole families, not just the pre school children. So it's basically more of a conversation starter than anything.
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  • Rink08Rink08 member
    We did this when DS1 went to private school as well. (We've since moved and he currently goes to public school.) He was 2.5 at the time that we did the interviews (They interviewed us, "interviewed" him, and then had him attend a half day class before offering acceptance.) and he started when he was 3.5.

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    alli2672 said:

    Part of me kind of wonders if these interviews, cards, and entrance exams are building up an "image" of exclusivity, and are not actually necessary to the running of a preschool.  Even a very good preschool. 



    Cannot agree more. It's all bullshit (no offense meant).
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  • MinipenguinMinipenguin member
    I don't think it is uncommon at all. All naeyc accredited preschools I've visited or worked in have interviewed the parents. I think most teachers know what their students parents do for a living anyway.
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  • notkateanymorenotkateanymore member
    alli2672 said:
    Part of me kind of wonders if these interviews, cards, and entrance exams are building up an "image" of exclusivity, and are not actually necessary to the running of a preschool.  Even a very good preschool. 



    When I think pre-school I think 4k...not 2 year olds. If you mean a 2 year old class, I can see your point. But at 4, when starting a school that goes 4k-8th grade, I don't think any of those things are out of place.
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  • AndrewsgalAndrewsgal member
    I think this is very regional. All the private schools here have them and I get that they are weeding out. None of the preschools have them even the best of the best, I have however been asked what DH did at all of our preschools.
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  • notkateanymorenotkateanymore member
    When I hear "asking for occupations" I think about all the forms where you have to list them on there, like doctor's offices, schools, etc. How is writing them down on a card any different? Did they just want the name of the business or was it for contact info?
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  • pevilapevila member
    It still seems a little strange; I mean, these are places where kids from 1 to 4 go to, and to be so "selective" is funny. It's not even part of the official curriculum which starts at 4 yo. Maybe because I know a lot about our society, it rubbed me the wrong way, and I feel bad because I still want her to go to one of those preschools. 
    Does that make sense?
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