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A couple of experiences from my local school. You only get on the wait list if you apply during the lottery. This doesn't count families that weren't aware they could apply at the time of the lottery. This means the number who aren't getting placements who want one is can be under counted. The second is that the lottery system creates advantages to the well connected. If you didn't know that you needed to sign your kids up for a spot back in January or February you don't have a spot and aren't counted as having unmet need. Children from the highest need families who are likely to benefit the most from this policy may be the people least likely to be getting placements.

Also having a wait list doesn't mean you'll get slots. My school had families on the wait list two years in a row and was not allowed to add 3 year old slots.

by Mary Melchior on Jun 13, 2012 1:10 am • link • report

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