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When to Start Pre-school
Asked by N.B. from Chicago
on July 17, 2008
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Our son will be three at the end of January and we were considering enrolling him in a Pre-school program next August when he will be just over three and a half. I wa...
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- Our son was 3 at the end of December and we waited. He will start pre-school this Fall.
- I started my July son in January, because his preschool did mid-year enrollment. Otherwise, I think it depends on the child and the program. (how many days, etc.)
- My daughter has a February birthday and we decided to send her to preschool when she was 3.5, so she was in the 3 year old class. She went MWF mornings and it was per...
Pre-school
Asked by K.M. from Norfolk
on March 16, 2011
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My daughter was born on Christmas 2008 so she isn't eligible to enter Kindergarten until she's 5 (almost 6). I wanted her to start pre-school at age 3 because I feel ...
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- Here in the Dallas area the YMCAs offer a Mother's Day Out Program that starts at 2. I don't know much about it, but I looked into it briefly when I was choosing a pl...
- DS will be 3 in June. We had only applied to 1 preschool, and it doesn't look like he's going to get in. I'm OK with that. I'd like him to get some structure, so we ...
- Keep shopping for a school. It took us a few months but we finally found a preschool for my daughter who was 2 at the time. It is not a school through a church and i...
Pre-school Graduation
Asked by I.N. from Chicago
on May 10, 2010
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Looking for ideas on how to celebrate our daughter's Pre-school Graduation, beyond the ceremony at school. The graduation ceremony falls on a weekday morning and will...
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- It's preschool - do nothing. Not one thing except maybe say "we are so proud of the friends you made this year" That is it. Nothing else. It's only preschool. It...
- You could take her & 1 or 2 of her friends to Chuck E Cheeses for playing & pizza.
- I think to have anything after a "ceremony" at this age is a bit much...how about a picnic in the park if you MUST do something
Pre-school Decisions
Asked by A.P. from New York
on March 24, 2010
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So after going back on forth on the question of whether or not to send my son (who turned 3 in December) fo pre-school next fall, I finally decided to send him to a lo...
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- My daughter will be 4 in June and I put her in the school system for pre-k for 2 days a week for 2 1/2 hours and she loves it. I really recommend trying to use the pub...
- I would send him. My second son has just blossomed and is so much more outgoing, has lots of friends and is catching on to learning and loving it. Asks for school and...
- At our school, the classes are structured by age-appropriateness. The 2 year olds go 2 days a week for two hours, the 3 year olds 3 days a week for 2 hours, and the 4...
Starting Pre-school
Asked by J.F. from Medford
on September 15, 2008
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Hello all! I have a question mainly regarding MY feelings towards my 3 year old son starting pre-school. I am feeling very anxious about him going off without me. The ...
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- I started my two boys in pre-school at age 3, while it was a great experience for them at the time in hindsight i wish i would have waited until they were 4. My boys ...
- Hi J., My experience is the opposite - my 2 year old daughter just started at Montessori pre-school three mornings a week, and she loves it and I am loving it. She ...
- Hi J.~ If he's ready (which it sounds like he totally is) then you should get yourself ready and take the wild ride of your baby taking this new step. I have two so...
Looking for Pre-school
Asked by J.M. from Dallas
on August 14, 2006
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I'm looking for a good full-time pre-school for my 3 year old in Grapevine, Southlake, or maybe Colleyville area. Most of the churches are only part-time and I haven'...
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- Hi! I enrolled my son at Barbara Gordon Montessori School in Colleyville. I visited them a couple of times and LOVED the place. The only thing is that I believe they s...
- J., I know that you said that you were not impressed with the Primrose in Southlake....however, my sister in law had both of her girls there from infancy until no ...
- send me your e-mail address and I"ll mail u a list
Pre-school Worries
Asked by L.P. from New York
on October 23, 2008
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Hi all. I have been posting so much lately but with the new baby coming, lots of major decisions I need to make. The last major decision on my list involves pre-scho...
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- Are there any openings to put him in the 3s now? I would look into that and enroll him in the 4s for next Sept. That way if he is ready for kindergarden it is an easie...
- If the cut off is December and your son's birthday is November, I'd go for putting him in the 4s next year. In every class, SOMEONE needs to be the youngest. There's...
- I'd put him in 4's, where he would be if you had enrolled him earlier. He may or may not be exactly 'on track' with his peer group there after starting, but kids vary...
Too Young to Start Pre-school?
Asked by K.A. from San Francisco
on February 25, 2010
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We are expecting our second baby in July. At that time, my older daughter will be 23 months old. I have been considering enrolling her in a pre-school for a few hours ...
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- I started my daughter in pre-school last month, when she was 26 mos old. I felt it was time because she speaks very well, already knew her colors and counting to 10, ...
- I personally would not do this. This age (plus a new baby) IS exhausting but it is so VERY short! Believe me, the bonding time you have with your children before they...
- I had a similar situation, my daughter is a little shy of 22 months older than my second daughter... I think it really depends on the preschool. If it is kind of a da...
Normal Pre-school (3-4 Yr Old) Behavior?
Asked by S.C. from Dallas
on March 26, 2008
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Since starting pre-school last fall, my daughter has been pre-occupied with who will and won't be her friend each day. The kids tell each other things like "I will be ...
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- I have 3 kids, one is in preschool now. My two older kids didnt deal with this type of behavior until Kindergarten. Kids of preschoolers thru approximately 2-3rd gra...
- I don't know if there is a right or wrong answer to this question. You just have to help your daughter deal with it the best way you can. Unfortunately children ca...
- Yes I see this alot as I am a mom of 3 girls 8,7 and 3. I do not however fell like Tam who said... "Personally, I think it stems from home. If the parents are not c...
Celebrating Pre-school Graduation
Asked by A.W. from San Francisco
on June 29, 2008
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One of my friends seem to think it's silly to celebrate pre-school graduation. She thinks the mom is just out for gifts. I think otherwise. Being that it's my first ye...
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- Dear A., I don't think a pre-school celebration is occasion for anyone to attend except immediate family and god-parents. It is not a gift occasion with the except...
- Hi A.! I believe it's a wonderful thing to celebrate your child's milestones.....I know I celebrated Pre-School Graduation :o) I was so proud! I've "heard" ab...
- Hi A., A graduation is a great idea! It helps the child feel important and boost their self-esteem. They have accomplished a great mile-stone and if other people ...
