Did you get a chance to observe the 'early el' room and see the 'flexibility and opportunity' in action? For that kind of money, I would sit quietly and observe the teacher.
Also - can you start mid year? From the money point of view, it's better to start in January, pay for the half year, before you commit to the whole year.
Also - I would ask the Director about allowing you to pay 'by the quarter' instead of signing up for the whole year. She'll probably say no, but after what you've been through, you can at least ask.
It isn't that you are being non-committal, just that these kids regularly take these incredible leaps from moment to moment. It's just their nature.
Anyway, it's great that you found a school you feel happy about - yippee!
Smiles,
Grinity
