I have a 2 year old little girl, her name is December Fayth and I was just wondering if I should put her in preschool or should I wait. She's potty trained and she speaks pretty good. I think she's ready, emotionally and physically. Is she too young? do I need to wait? She's my only child right now, even though I am 17 weeks pregnant with my 2nd little girl! What do I do?
Get her in ASAP, if not for the great educational benifits for the behavior and social benifits before the baby comes....
M. as a former preschool director my advice is to wait. If you decide to put her in a preschool I would put her in a morning half day program just a couple days a week. I feel that we are pushing our children too hard too fast. Doing playdates or playgroups is a great way for her to socially interact with other children.
Preschools are good, but can be very expensive unless you put her in the school district preschool. However, that depends on income if your child can qualify.
My son is 3 and talks about going to school, so we are trying to get him enrolled within the school district. However, we was in daycare with other children, so he learned to share, etc...
I quit working after 10 years in insurance and opened a daycare. We work on letters, numbers, colors, shapes, sign language. Then we sing, dance have outside time and do crafts monthly. So, the toddlers that I watch do get preschool activities and are ready to start kindergarten. That might be something to consider.
Hope that helps.
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I would say send her to pre-school. Even if you only do half days at first. Number one, you want to get started before her sister comes. Two, you will be WISHING you did it once the new baby comes. Take it from me, it's rough having a newborn and a 2 year old at home with you all day. And finally, I think children need plenty of time to get used to being with other children and in a structured class environment before going into kindergarten. Good luck.
Hi M.. My son is almost two and he is about to do the home-based Head Start program. My older son, who is 4, went to Head Start and he is much better off. It prepares them for K and teaches them so many things. Jake will know how to count and sing songs before he gets to pre-k! I think that is amazing. I honestly believe that if you have the means to get your child enrolled in a pre-pre-k class or school, you should do it. Your child will benefit sooo much! And, as parents, we owe it to our children to give them the best they can possibly get right? I hope you decide to go through with it. Your child will thank you. Best wishes, T.
P.S. Also, did you know that statistically, pre-k classes will give your child a better chance of graduating high school and college?
It depends on the school you choose. Many preschools require that the student be 3 years and fully potty trained before they can start school. The ones that don't usually are birth to pre-K schools. Also, it's usually more expensive for 2 and under, due to Teacher: Student ratio requirements. I believe (not sure) 2 and under has a max ratio of 1 teacher per 3 kids. At the age of 3 it goes to 4 to 1, and at 4 it goes to 5 to 1 (For day care at least.) Check into some of the schools in your area and see what the requirements and prices are. That may help you gage whether YOU’RE ready to put her in preschool. We plan to start my son next January, after he turns 3, for just 2 or 3 days a week. (His b-day as 12/29.) If you like what you see, and find someplace you think will be a good fit, them start her. If not, then wait for know. -J
Preschool is a wonderful place. Both my girls went and with my second grader, her teachers have always made the comment "we can tell which kids went to preschool". You may want to start out part time...either 1/2 days or 3 days a week. My 4 year old was in an all day program when she was 2 1/2 . The morning was devoted to learning then they had lunch, naps and play time. She really enjoyed it and was upset on weekends when she didn't get to go.
Maybe you can try it out for a month and see how it works for you. If she likes it, keep her in, if not let her stay home with you (if that is an option, I'm a single mom so my kids had to go to prechool or daycare).
Good luck!
Usually 2 is too young for most preschools. Try local churches that have programs for ages 2 - 4. They are usually really good for school readiness. Also start of with 2 days a week for half days then add more hours or days as you go along. good luck
