Forums > Living in Kunming > Living in Kunming with small children

I think it is the same one. It's hard to say since a lot of programs are run by religious groups, but if proselytizing is prohibited I don't think they'd push their agenda on people who are uninterested. What I liked about it was that it seemed to be a legitimate Montessori, run by an experienced Montessori teacher from the states, not the traditional Chinese rote memorization and testing approach masquerading as a Montessori in order to get international students. They take students from ages 2-6. They don't have a website but if you end up coming back and want some information, send me a message.

Forums > Living in Kunming > Sick of Kunming?

Just curious, what city were you in?

I came to Kunming hearing about how it was so much greener and slower paced than other cities in China, so I thought this was as good as it gets (at least as good as it gets in a city large enough that there are jobs available).

And by Western services do you mean the shops selling expensive imported goods, or Western restaurants that are "almost" as good as back home? Because I have a hard time understanding why you would choose a city in China based on that...

Forums > Living in Kunming > Resources for finding a short-term apartment

People generally charge more for short term. We had to pay probably double for the apartment we're in right now because we only needed a month (5000 rmb including utilities, wifi and fees for a furnished 2 bedroom in a nice area next to green lake). I'll give you our landlord's information if you're interested, but there's probably not much chance you'll get short term in a prime location without paying through the nose.

Forums > Living in Kunming > Household help

Anyone know how to find someone to help around the house with kids/cleaning/cooking or does anyone have good referrals? I've seen a couple people ask about on this site with no response.

Forums > Living in Kunming > Living in Kunming with small children

Nancy-was wondering if you've already moved to Kunming? I just arrived with 3 kids who are 4 1/2, 2 1/2 and 5 months. I was also under the impression there were a lot of families in Green Lake so we're staying there for the first month but I'd love to know what you've found out. We're going to visit a bilingual Montessori preschool this week, I'll pass on some info if you'd like it.

Laptou-any idea if there's a way around the vaccinations? I didn't even think about it since you can get a "religious" exemption in the states. We have a family history of bad reactions to vaccinations so none of my kids has had theirs and I'd like to keep it that way.