Thanks, seablue.

I have to admit, in hindsight I think the actual teacher had a lot to do with our negative pre-school experience ... rather than the school itself. Our teacher, though a lovely woman, was a bit old-school in her expectations of how a 3-year-old should behave in her classroom. Perhaps if we had found a more free-spirited teacher who embraced what dd (then 3) could bring to the class - our story could have ended differently.

As it is, that stumbling block helped us find the school where we are today. And for that, I will always be thankful.