How to Find a Rental in Louisville? Kindergarten Question (Denver: wood floors, for sale)

[luciagrace]

Hello all,

I've been offered a job in Louisville and I'm very excited about moving from Brooklyn. We'd like to eventually buy but will probably end up renting first. I've been scouring sites for rentals and haven't really come up with anything desirable. Is there a best site to use for finding a rental? Should we use a realtor for this? I'd like something with wood floors and charm. Small is fine as long as there are 2 bedrooms. As for neighborhoods, this will probably be dictated by school zone. I've heard Coal Creek and Monarch K-8 are wonderful. I've read conflicting accounts of Louisville Elementary. Can anyone offer their opinion on this?

Finally, my daughter will be 5 in November and is currently in Kindergarten - the cutoff here is December 31st. I see that the cutoff there is Sept 30. Does anyone know if exceptions are ever made for transfers? If not, what is the pre-k situation there? All private? Any recommendations? We will need something full day, M-F.

If my daughter isn't able to attend elementary yet, then we can live wherever. What are some great neighborhoods for young families?

Thanks in advance!
Lu

[Micktooth]

You are going to love Louisville! Have you tried Housing Helpers? Boulder Rentals, Colorado Homes For Sale, Corporate Housing Denver, Relocation Services, Boulder Colorado Properties | Housing Helpers I know they have listed rental homes in my subdivision. Of course there's always Craigs List. My kids went to Monarch and we were very happy with their schooling. You can contact the Boulder Valley School District regarding cutoff dates, they can most likely give you the answers you need. Boulder Valley School District

[brown_dog_us]

Originally Posted by luciagrace

Finally, my daughter will be 5 in November and is currently in Kindergarten - the cutoff here is December 31st. I see that the cutoff there is Sept 30.

Ok, I've been trying to work this out in my head so I could be wrong, but I think your daughter meets the age requirement anyway. Can someone else verify this?

[luciagrace]

Thanks, Micktooth. All of this is very helpful. According to the BVSD, the child must be 5 by September 30th to attend Kindergarten. I'll give them a call to see how strict they are with this, brown_dog.

[brown_dog_us]

You are right. Your child wouldn't meet the requirement. I read your initial post incorrectly.

[alliern]

If your child is already currently enrolled in Kindergarten in another state, the schools out here will make an exception and allow your daughter to enroll in Kindergarten in Colorado.

My son was already in 1st Grade when we moved from Staten Island in Nov. 2008 (his birthday is Oct. 29th and NYC goes by the full calendar year for enrollment). The Jefferson County elementary school in Evergreen allowed him to remain in 1st grade and he did not have to go back and repeat Kindergarten. He is now in 7th grade and is one of the youngest kids in his class, but academically...one of the brightest.

[Katarina Witt]

^^alliern is correct. BVSD does this as well. A call to BVSD wouldn't hurt, but depending on who you get bounced to, you might get the wrong info. It happens.

[luciagrace]

Thanks so much, Katiana and Alliern.