I'm Gonna Enroll My Toddler In Nursery School

I have been a teacher in pre schools. I think they are good for social development, but not for studying. children learn when they are ready. It is enough to give them the baic skills of getting along with others, etc. also, I believe that 2 or 3 half days a week is plenty. Kids learn at home, too. If she is having trouble with language skills , putting her in a situation where she has to learn to read or other things like that will just make her feel worried and anxious about herself. Look for a school that has a good , basic group playing atmosphere. Montessori schools are good because they teach basic skills about life and manipulating the things in their environment. They teach a kid to cope with being a kid. Your daughter does not need academics at 3 years old.!

yuna15, I totally support your decision. I am a mother of three and all but one of my children began school at the nursery level. I was very good for them and did no harm. At first I was not sure I should send my first off to real school at the age of three but I turned out to be one of thebest decisions I made regarding her education. She asked if she could start school and her dad said let her go because she was ready, so I reluctantly did and it set the stage for her learning for the rest of her life. Keep in mind that each child is different and you have to base your decisions on what you know to be true of your child. Some kids do well in play groups, others in an organized daycare setting; some do well with a competent babysitter, while others do better with mom or another member of the family. Only you know where your child will blossom best. I also like to homeschool my kids during the summer to help them retain what they had learned the school year before and to prepare them for lessons they would be required to learn in the coming school year. I was blessed with exceptionally bright children and they all excelled in their own way scholastically, and I am sure that the excellent start they got in their early schooling contributed much to their individual achievements. My job was realitively easy, I just helped them move from one level to the next supported by their teachers and administrators and, of course, my children themselves. It was an investment in my children's future which has and continues to payoff for them. I get the benefit of them being very employable and not having to support them as adult children. They all are favored employees and make much more money than I do which is an awesome blessing. Follow what you know to be true of your child, yuna15, and everything will workout fine. Become apart of your child's learning team and be there for their support. I wish you and your child well.

I am sure you are going to get a lot of different answers. I will tell you a friend of mine started putting her son in day care for a few days a week because he did not have any social skills with other kids and he did not talk well. Within a few months he was caught up with the other kids. I put my daughter and son into preschool when they where three for two days a week for a few hours. Then at four I put them in preschool for three days a week for a few hours. I think it did them well. They both are bright students and had no problems with school.

Well I live in the UK and my daughter has just turned three, when she is three years and four months she is given 2 and a half days of nursery free from the government. The school my boys are in have their own nursery attached to the school and they use the government funding to integrate the nursery into school routine so that children can attend the same school from the age of three years onwards so my daughter will be attending from september of this year and will go five mornings a week. It is great because it prepares them for full time school and they wear uniform and any friends they make they stay right through school together with. I do think it is worth sending your daughter yes it is just a shame you have to pay for it.

I'm contemplating the same thing with my 3 year old son. I know he's ready to go though because I took him to a preschool that my friend runs for a couple hours to see how he liked it. He loved it and keeps asking me when he can go back. I'm just trying to get together the funds to afford it right now. When my daughter was 3 1/2 I also put her into a preschool for two days a week and it did her a world of good. It also helped her get ready for Kindergarten. The good thing about preschools or childhood learning centers is that you don't have to enroll them for the whole year. You could just do a few months. Things are so much more advanced now and it seems that the children are learning things earlier and earlier these days. Good luck with whatever decision you make.

hi friend Its very good that you are planning to keep your daughter in School,I have put my son in play home in 2yrs 3 months now am trying for the schools to put in nursery,I feel he has improve a lot in manners and in learning wise as now he can differentiate colours,tell nursery rhymes etc.We can teach all these at home but he should learn to be independent atleast for some hours and how to mingle and share with others,may be its age or time for them to enjoy only but they can do this after coming back from school too.Have a great day!!

My nephews and a few nieces started at 3. I have 2 now that is starting school they look so young and tiny still among the big kids. But I think it is a great idea to get them started early it gives them alot more time to learn. My nephew who started at three is a A stupid and he is 16 now. I know you will cry her first day cause I bawled too..lol

I think it is ok. actually in my country, much younger children are enrolled in nursery schools. my niece started at 2+ . it was same for me.

I enrolled my little boy at a play school when he was still 3 years old. He only goes to school for two hours. He enjoyed it very much. I think that it is a good idea to send your little kid to a play school where she can mingle with kids her age. Children need to socialize and if you do not have other kids at home, I guess the best option would be to enroll them in play schools.

My daughter started preschool about the age your daughter is. She needed that extra help with her speech...work out the kinks before she actually gets into kindergarten. I still get to spend plenty of time with my daughter since she only goes for a few hours in the afternoon, and it's only 4 days a week.

I think that if the school is only a couple of hours a day, it might be a good thing for her. I wouldn't worry too much about her not mingling with others at this age, she needs her mom more than anything right now. Children begin really socializing around age 4, which is the age I put my boys in preschool 3 times a week for a couple hours a day. It did them a world of good then but I don't think if I'd done it earlier they would have benefited. In fact, the teacher did not accept any child younger than 4 because she said kids weren't ready before then. Can you organize a play group with other mothers? Maybe a story-telling program at your local library would be enjoyable for her. I do think 3 is a little young to be in an organized learning environment.

I think it's too early for her to go to school. 3 years old? Well, most will be in school at 5 years old.. 4 is still too early. Most kids who go to school at an early age will get bored when they will be at the right age to go to school.

Kids develop differently at this age and try not to push your child into something she may not be ready for. I know that you will be there the first week she goes to school and from there you can decide if she will go on. This should be fun for the both of you. Share with your child the enthusiasm you feel about her going to school and meeting new friends. Take her with you to pick out her new stuff for school. Your child should also be enthusiastic about going to school. It is only for a few hours everyday and you can tell how she feels about school.

yuna15, I have a daughter who is 18 months soon and I am thinking of sending her to the half day play group. The reason is not to pressure her to get into study. I think she is doing well for her age, at least that is what I get when I meet people. My girl is not so sociable with others, I hope that with school or play group it would do some wonder. the decision is actually yours and you might want to test out for a few months to see if your daughter does enjoy her time there over a period first before deciding on a long term.

It all depends on the specific child; some children can handle it at this age, others need a little more time. Young children tend to all have their own 'routes' in developing, so you don't have to be too worried about her talking. I do agree it's a good thing to keep observing it, that she keeps growing and developing. As long as she is still improving that's a good sign. Mingling with other children is good for her social skills, this can also be done at a playgroup though. I would get information on all the different possibilities. A playgroup might be less pressure for her, but she might also be the girl that loves to go to school; you know her best and following your own feelings about this is important. I wish you the best of luck with whatever decision you make.

Kindergarden in malta accept children from the age of three years onwards. Learning is based on socialisation and play. I think that you child is going to benefit a lot from mingling with other children her age. Her vocabulary is going to be widened when she goes to school. I would give it a try. (c) ronaldinu 2009 - the more people I meet-the more I love my dog

My mom put me in K-4 when I was four years old. It was a precursor to Kindergarten. I learned to read and write, but it also helped me socialize, and I was a very shy child. I think it is a good idea, especially if she is shy. It may be hard for her and you, but in the long run, if you can afford it, I would recommend it.

My daughter enrolled shortly after turning 3. In fact it was just a few weeks after her 3rd birthday when she started. Social time is a wonderful reason to start her in school. It worked out well for my daughter. Luckily in the district we are in they have a Parent as Teachers Program, and preschool is free. Maybe you could see if there is a similar program in your area.

Children are intelligent than what we give them credit for nowadays in my opinion I think it will be fine to let your little girl go to nursery school, she will learn as well more quickly. Children in China actually go to school at 4yrs old so it will help your little girl too...littleowl

I think that is the new trend in school now.My twin grandchildren were enrolled to school as early as 2and a half year because their elder brother will not go to school without them.Now I've seen a big development in them.It is really expensive but really worth it.