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nimrodjess in kansascity

Daycare and Preschool?

Dec 02, 2008 00:28

I'm moving to Overland Park in March and I was wondering if any of you locals have a recommendation for daycare and preschools in that area. I have a daughter who will be 3 by the time I move, and my son will be just under a year. I'd like her to get into Preschool, and him into daycare, and both at the same place if possible, but that's not a ( Read more... )

daycare, kids, overland park

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manuka December 2 2008, 14:34:11 UTC

180-200 a week is pretty much par for the course around here.

I have a 3yo daughter at KinderCare at 151st and 69Hwy, and she's $203/week. I think most places have discounts for multiple kids.

Happy that my oldest is now in full-day kindergarten.

seevan December 2 2008, 18:11:38 UTC

I've worked at several centers, so if you want any insider details, let me know!

nimrodjess December 2 2008, 21:11:45 UTC

I'd love some insider details. Where have you works and what can you tell me? Like any parent, I am paranoid about my kids' care and safety. lol Message me on here, or email it to nimrodjess@gmail.com

shahera5 December 3 2008, 06:01:23 UTC

If you're willing to travel a little farther there are some wonderful Montessori schools in the area. Global Montessori Academy is on the Plaza and has full and half day programs for children aged 2-6. Clay Platte Montessori is located north of the river on Waukomis Drive near Riverside. It runs from age 2-15. It's a bit of a drive from Overland Park (I teach there and drive to and from OP every day) but it's an excellent school.

justkissme December 3 2008, 13:14:14 UTC

My friend works at a Montessori school down in the OP area, but I can't recall which one. If you're interested in that type of thing, I can ask her where she works (she's in an infant room, but will go on maternity leave in Feb)! The daycare I work at is private ... and up by the airport ;)

I will say, it is most likely that as your child moves up from room to room, the price will be a bit cheaper. I am not sure if ours gets cheaper from infant through two, as the ratio stays at 1:4 (in MISSOURI... Kansas has a 1:3 infant ratio, then changes for older ones), but I know that from the 18-24month room to the two room the cost drops (with a higher ratio, obviously), then so on from two to three, etc.