TAG preschool

Posted: Wed, May 02 2012, 8:00 pm Post subject: TAG preschool

Can anyone tell me about it? details, what's good/bad etc? is it warm, educational etc? thanks. any experiences would be appreciated.

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I hear its very well run, very professional. education seems to be on a high level. its also HUGE. I believe that they are expecting 7 incoming classes for the Kindergarten. I havent sent there but my friends do, apparently even though its enormous, they know who all the kids are and its relatively warm.

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I don't think its the best preschool in the area but (IMO) its a better school overall and worth a somewhat subpar preschool to eventually get to the better school.

Posted: Thu, May 03 2012, 7:42 am Post subject: re: TAG preschool

Yakira, what would be considered the best preschool and how do they differ?
it's not best in terms of what - education, or a nurturing/warm environment?

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Posted: Thu, May 03 2012, 2:28 pm Post subject: re: TAG preschool

Granolamom (I am the OP), but what High School would be better? Shulamis doesn't have a high school, the only other ones are BBY and SKA that I can think of.. BBY is prob too yeshivish (otherwise we'd do it now anyways, not just for high school) and SKA too modern.. doesn't really leave us any room. Is TAG high school not good? I always thought the high school had a great reputation..

also any other knowledge about TAG specifically the preschool would be much appreciated. thanks.

Posted: Thu, May 03 2012, 3:32 pm Post subject: re: TAG preschool

I went to TAG HS but that was a sneeze full of years ago............ It was pretty good back then. I have no clue as to what it is like now. But good luck on your decision.

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Posted: Thu, May 03 2012, 7:36 pm Post subject: Re: re: TAG preschool

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All of my girls have gone/are (iy"h) going to TAG pre-school. Overall, we have been very happy with it.

Pros: It is very well-run. It has been around for a long time so they have an excellent, tried-and-true curriculum and teachers and administration that has been there for a long time. They take their school very seriously and get to know each girl and family.

Cons: Recently, the school has grown tremendously. This means that they have to hire newer, and sometimes less seasoned teachers and there is well over 100 girls per grade. They still keep each class a normal size, but it can be a little overwhelming. This con seems to have had more of an effect on the elementary school in terms of the staff knowing each child and responding to parents' concerns. I still feel like the pre-school is extremely responsive when I have any issue that I need to discuss.

I'm not sure what age child you are looking to start. My two older girls went there starting when they were 3, but as the school grew I didn't feel comfortable sending my 3 year olds to such a large school, plus it's very expensive for a 3-year-old program. Now I don't start them at TAG until they're 4.

If you have any more specific questions, feel free to pm me or post it here (although I don't come on regularly) and I'll try to answer as best as I can.

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TAG's 3 yo program is not more expensive than the other 3 yo programs in a 'real' school. I believe they are less than HALB, HAFTR and shulamith. there's plenty of cheaper options, if you look at freestanding preschools, although I think chabad just might even be more expensive than TAG. and of course there's the playgroup option if you can still get into a good one.

Posted: Fri, May 04 2012, 12:04 pm Post subject: re: TAG preschool

Thanks for the responses. I'm not asking about other options or other schools, I am just asking about TAG if anyone has more info/experiences. Thanks.

Posted: Thu, Apr 18 2013, 1:40 pm Post subject: re: TAG preschool

bump, same questinos as op. specifically worried about how BIG tag is!! please resond with experiences of sending your kids there.

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Posted: Thu, Apr 18 2013, 1:45 pm Post subject: re: TAG preschool

I'm sure the high school is getting bigger as is the elementary schoo though. looking into it for a preschooler I have to assume by them time they are in hs anyways it will be bigger..

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Not sure if this is still l'maisah for past couple of posters. I'm pleased to say my daughter is very happy there. WE had a wonderful year with a great teacher, she learned a lot and has really blossomed. Some classes are not run as well. I am not that impressed with some of the folks in charge of the preschool but I like the teachers and school well enough that it doesnt bother me.

If anyone wants more specific info, feel free to PM me.

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