Preschool & Head Start
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Pre-K Program in Lehi Area
Asked by J.P. from Provo
on December 18, 2008
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My daughter has been going to a preschool in our neighborhood for two years now. She is four now and will be 5 next fall. She will miss the birthday cut-off and won't ...
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- Normal, happy chidren do not need to "get ready for kindergarten". Kindergarten IS the get "ready program." Nevertheless, many of us taught our children colors and...
- My oldest went to Avondale Academy last year and LOVED it! They are in Saratoga Springs, its about 8 miles one way from my house. You can look it up online http://a...
- If your looking for good Pre-K program locally, check out your nearest Highschool. Many Highschools offer really good preschools for a fairly good price. The purpose o...
Advice Needed Regarding Pre K That Requires Naps
Asked by A.S. from Los Angeles
on August 5, 2008
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My almost 5 year-old son just started his new pre-K. He hasn't been taking regular naps for the last year or so, and he does fine without them (he is generally good n...
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- WOW! I know this was posted a long time ago, but I hope that you've decided to check out other schools. 2 hours of rest, when a child doesn't sleep, is absurd!! I'm ...
- I had the same problem with my daughter and preschool last year. In the long run, she learned to self monitor in positive ways. She learned to be quiet when she needed...
- That is the craziest thing I've ever heard! Change schools. It is unrealistic to expect your son to be still for 2 hours. Kindergarten is normally a half day. This mu...
PPCD / Austin Pre-k
Asked by A.S. from Austin
on August 18, 2009
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We have a four year old daughter who is about to enter pre-k. A psychologist in our local school determined that she would have ADHD. Because of that she was put into ...
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- Hey A., I just want to start by saying that I know how intimidating it is to work with the school district. My daughter Alex has Down Syndrome and is now 9...may I...
- Ok,that does not sound right to me. My 6yo son just got diagnosed with ADHD and Sensory Processing Disorder. We got the diagnosis through the developmental pediatric...
- If she is only ADHD, then it might not be the place for her to be. When I use to sub for PPCD, there were children with Downsyndrome in there and other big problems. S...
Looking for a Good Pre-k Thru 8Th Grade School
Asked by L.R. from Chicago
on March 22, 2008
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Hi. I live on the southwest side of Chicago (Beverly area) and I am looking for a good public school to send my son. I need an all day pre-k thru 8th grade school, sin...
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- I don't know about grade schools because my kids went to a near north side magnet school, but for pre-K I sent mine to the Children's Developmental Institute, at 71st ...
- I have heard that Little Lamb Pre-School is excellent. They have a childrens boutique and other great stuff.
- Most good CPS schools have an after care program until 6pm or so. Some have an early drop off around 7:30. I might not have the spelling correct, but Leonart (Lenart?)...
Early birthday-Pre-k or Kindergarten
Asked by K.K. from Dallas
on May 26, 2007
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Hi,
You all were so amazing with my first ever question that I thought I would throw this one out, even though I know there are some very firm opinions about it. Our ...
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- I think the answer really depends on the individual child and how they respond to situations. I think you'll need to try him in the situation your gut tells you would ...
- My son will turn 5 on August 22nd and he'll be starting Kindergarten. He wasn't in preschool, but I have had him in Pre K for the School district this past year, his l...
- K., I am with most of the moms that have responded. I have a son that is now almost 9 but he started school when he was 5 and his b-day is June 27. He is also a bri...
Pre - K for 4 Yo How Important Is It?
Asked by Y.K. from New York
on September 27, 2010
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i have sort of decided not to put my 4 yo old daughter to a pre- k program for a few reasons. one of them is that we will be traveling this year for 3 months out of st...
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- I am not sure where you live so I am sure things could differ in each region and each state. I live in SC and here 4K is free in the public schools however there is li...
- We put my step son in pre k about 6 months prior to kindergarten which we paid for it was a private montessori school. His Mom was completely against it because she sa...
- There are all sorts of learning materials available for the preK set. Understand that at this age, children learn through play...that is the best way to learn. If it i...
Help! 4 Yr Old Behavior in Pre-K
Asked by A.C. from Washington DC
on September 16, 2008
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Hello everyone. I was hoping to have a little light shed on this matter.
I have a wonderful 4 year old little boy. He just started a new daycare about 4 weeks ago...
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- Hi A.! I'm so sorry you (and your little guy) are going through this! Judging by what you've mentioned, it sounds like perhaps he's overwhelmed with all the change. S...
- I have had the same problem with my 3 year old! My son is still in the same day care and switched class rooms and he was having the same problems with other children a...
- Part of this behavior is to be expected from a four year old. Yet, it sounds like it has been going on too frequently and isn't improving. Transitions can be hard, e...
Pre-K Help
Asked by A.B. from Fort Walton Beach
on September 9, 2009
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My family has lived in the UK for the last 3 years, and we are about to move to the Hurlburt Field area. I'd like to send my four-year-old (who has wanted to go to sch...
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- The only way they can deny your daughter entrance into a school, is if they are already at capacity. I would put your daughter on the list for Liza Jackson. It's a p...
- My child went to the CDC on base at Hurlburt for the VPK (that is what Florida calls the pre-k program). You cannot start in the middle of the school year and CDC at ...
- If you would like some information i can help you with that. I am currently in the Hurlburt Field area and getting ready to move to the UK. Florida has great Pre-K p...
I'm Irritated at My Son's Pre-k Teacher.
Asked by K.D. from San Diego
on March 15, 2011
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Hi:
My son attends pre-k and, per the rules, we keep a full change of clothes in his backpack. I keep them all in a large freezer ziploc in his backpack. On Friday,...
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- I think you are thinking way too much about this. The other child was probably missing his extra pants, so the teacher used your son's pants. Maybe the other mom has...
- Umm... are the pants laced with gold and diamonds? Otherwise, I don't get the fixation. Remember your behavior reflects on your child.
- This is one that you need to just laugh at. Seriously, it's a $20ish pair of pants, right? You'll probably get them back soon. I can't even imagine being this upset...
UPK - How Flexible Is the Curriculum? Disappointed with Daughter's pre-K
Asked by T.F. from New York
on December 4, 2009
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My daughter goes to UPK (Universal Pre-K) at a community-based organization in Queens for 2 1/2 hours per day. From the beginning, the teacher has sent notes to paren...
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- Your concerns are valid. The school is doing all of those children a disservice. My child went to an academically based pre-school from age 2-4 and just started kinde...
- well, i assume this isnt supposed to be a montessori type program. what i would worry about is the fact they may be latching on to montessori philisophy without follo...
- I think you have very valid concerns! I own a preschool and at the 2 and 3 year level we do a lot of fun, interactive based activities and a lot of play time, music a...
