If you live in New York or San Francisco, you probably already know how difficult it is to get your toddler into a good primary school. You almost have to register for a place before she is born. The problem is that places in most major metropolitan area primary schools are extremely limited. Consequently, parents will do almost anything to get their children into a desirable school. Back in the 50s and 60s when I was growing up, pre-schools and nurseries were hard to find. That's because most mothers were stay-at-home mothers. Looking after the children was just part of the job description of a mother then. That began to change as more mothers began to work outside the home. In the 70s and 80s preschools and nursery schools became a hot commodity. So, how do you position your child so that she stands the best chance of getting into a good primary school?
In this video, Denise Pope offers advice on finding an elementary school.
1. Make sure your child attends a good preschool.
It helps to have your child attend a well-regarded preschool. There are several practical reasons for this. The network of Pre-K school directors and primary school directors is active in any city. These professionals know each other. They communicate with each other regularly. They also know each other's work and the standards achieved at each school. So, if a primary school
