Need Advice on Preschools and Mom's Groups in Layton/Syracuse Area

Hi Ladies:

My family and I will be moving to the Layton/Syracuse area in a month or so from North Ogden. I need some advice on good pre-schools for my 3 year old. He was at a lutheran school last year which he really loved as well as I loved. I am open to any type school not just one's involved with a church, as long as it is not at someone's home. I really like the structure of a school environment as once he goes to Kindergarden it will be a school too. I am also a part of the MOMS Club here and absolutaly love it. I will miss my fellow mommies so much. I know they will only be a few miles away, but it would be too hard for me to be driving there all the time with two little ones. I will need to make new friends in the new area we live. Anyway advice is much appreciated! Thanks ladies.

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A.J. answers from Salt Lake City on June 26, 2009

Try Layton Christian Academy, they are great with the preschool ages.

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M.C. answers from Salt Lake City on June 26, 2009

There is a wonderful moms group on www.meetup.com and its called the Northern Wasatch Moms. There are bi-annual dues to pay for the website and to help offset the cost of several of the activities and there are at least 3 activities planned each week (usually lots more now that its summer).

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A.J. answers from Salt Lake City on June 26, 2009

My sister that lives in Syracuse took her kids to Kiddie College. It is on 300 S in West Point and she loves it.

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C.K. answers from Salt Lake City on June 26, 2009

I found the Layton Mom's Club online and went to my first activity yesterday. They are a really nice group of women and I joined immediatly. I think I googled Layton Mom's Club to find them. I don't see a website on the paperwork they gave me.
As far as preschools, I have been very disappointed. My son went to a very robust preschool last year in the 3 year old program at Episcopal School. Three days a week, introductory academics, music, french, art, PE all with teachers with 4 year degrees. I haven't found very much that will challenge him. There are 2 montessoris. One in Layton that is year round with a day care style schedule and very pricy and one in Ogden where he would have to wear a uniform which isn't too bad but I do feel he is a little young and very picky about his clothes. If we can afford it that is my only "private" option. I did enroll him in the county program and am planning on homeschooling to keep up his academics. I know he's only four but he does need structure because he's smart but very hyper which is why I felt the county program was better than none at all. After exploring all my local options and their cost, my best option is the county and homeschooling. I worked at the preschool he attended before and talked to my heads of school about all my options. With over 50 years of experience each, I valued their input.
I hear the Kindergarten through High Schools are great here but I have been very disappointed in the preschool offerings. If you find a gem, let me know. I would be very interested. There could be a great school out there that just doesn't advertise much.