Advice on Changing Preschools

My daughter was at a daycare since she was 5 mnths old. When she turned 3, we decided to send her to a school that starts the kids at age 3, even though her daycare did offer preschool. She's loved her new school from day 1. We labeled it as "school" for her. The other place we called "daycare". and in a way she feels like going to "school" is for "bigger girls" like her.

Once you have picked a new school, take him to visit during classtime. Also start calling it "big boy" school. Get him excited by talking it up. Talk to him about how much he will learn and how smart he will be. It may be a few days of tears, but as long as I explain the change going to happen with my kids beforehand, they get over it pretty fast. They just like to be prepared. I wouldn't worry too much about it and it will probably stress you out more so don't let him see anything but your confidence. If you take him during class time have him try and meet a few kids, then they won't seem like strangers to him when he goes. Good luck.

T.,
we have moved our daugheter many times and it is hard. They do get anxiety about not knowing anyone BUT they are more adapatble the younger they are. If you do change i HIGHLY reccomend easing the transition with a few visits and if you can a couple of half days.

Just expect some night waking for a bit.

good luck!

T.: That is a big decision. Is there a problem at his current preschool? Have you tried to work it out with the director?
Change is very h*** o* children of any age. Before you change I suggest that you just be sure.

If your preschool isn't giving you what you need-then transition your son slowly. I suggest two to three visits with your son. Stay with him, explore the room together, meet the teachers and other children....it will be hard-just communicate with the new staff and your son. He'll be fine after about a week.

Good luck! H.