Full Time or Part Time for a Two Year Old, First Time in Preschool?

hi A.,
I am in the same situation my son has never been in a day care. I have been looking at different schools and they have all adviced me to put him in school for half a day which I am doing so. I have enrolled him in a montessori school the reason being is that there are 10 kids per class instead of 14 +. good luck in finding the right school for your child
regards,
K.

My daughter had never been to school or had a sitter at age 3. I proceeded to place her in a part-time preschool which had an open door policy. I wanted access to her and I ilked the idea of volunteering at the
school. She transition quite well!

J.

if he doesn't have to be there all day (if you don't work), and you have that option, i would defenitely start off part-time. That is still a long day for a two-year old.

Hi A.!!

I did put my son in preschool at age 3 but only part-time (Tues. & Thurs. 9a-noon). He went for one year on that schedule and he loved it. I would have put him in 5 days (9a-noon) his 4 year old year but we got transferred to Miami and I was unable to find something I was comfortable with. Now 9 months later, I am trying to find something for my 2 year old daughter part time and it is next to impossible where we live to find part time and if I do it is not some place I would be willing to put her. But I would say if you find a place you feel good about you probably want to start part time. That is for you and him both!!

Hope I have helped some. If you find some place you really like will you let me know. Otherwise my daughter will spend another year at home with me being socialized through playgroups, I suppose.

Good luck,
D.

Hi, A. -

I suggest part-time preschool for your two year old (maybe half-days, 2 or 3 days a week?). I have three children - ages 4, 2, and almost 1 (this Wednesday!). My four and two year olds go to preschool. They both go from 9-1, but my 4-year-old goes 5 days a week and the 2 year old just 2 days a week. I think full-day is just too much for some children when they are first being introduced to school and to being away from home and away from Mama. Anyway, that's my opinion. Hope it help!

R.

Hi:
Tough decision but I think part time at first worked for me... It just shows the child you WILL come back and they do not have to wait that long to see you again... Kind of makes it easier. Actually the first time I think I left her an hour and a half... gradually I left her for 3 hours and then until 3 pm... noe sh is 3 and 8 months and loves to stay as long as she can but I like having her home too so I pick her up at 3:30. She stays for ballet and dance 2x per week until 5pm.

part time al the way at least until he is three, that way you can both adjust to the idea and by the time he is of school age you will both be ready.