Amy, from St. Ben's Preschool replied:
I think by biggest concern was fear of the unknown. We did not have a model for this program and we didn't know what it would or should look like. We have continued to make modifications throughout the years and change is always difficult. If we could have talked to other programs prior to this, we might have known what some of the issues would be and could have avoided those. The staff have to be committed to the idea and understand why the program is moving towards inclusion. Without the staff's support and willingness to try new things, the program would not work.

Lleana, from Raintree replied:
Only that a bond of trust could be established with the adults as with all parents. I had no concerns about the children.

Shirley, from Bright Futures replied:
Blending of the program meant blending of the staff and doing this without feelings of loss of identity were a big concern for me. Both programs needed to feel that the children were gaining from this blend and not losing.

Diane, from Bryan replied:
I wasn't concerned. I looked at it as an exciting challenge and a way to stretch out program and staff.

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