3-yr-old preschool?

Question

What are your thoughts on preschool (not just daycare) for 3-year-olds? I was thinking about a half day program, but it is five days a week. Too much?

Answer 1

You know your child the very best and will be able to know soon after enrolling him or her if it is good or not.  Just trust yourself!

Answer 2

I think a half day program for 3-year-olds would be great.  It will help out with the socialization that they need.

Answer 3

Yes, 5 days a week for  3 y.o preschool, even 1/2 day, is too much.  If that is case, you might as well just put them in daycare.

Most preschools are 2 day 3s, 3 day 4s, with many offering 3 day 3s and 5 day 4s (and a day is about 2 1/2 - 3 hours).

There is a reason why most preschools offer just that and not a 5 day 3s.

Answer 4

In a good program, 5 days a week is better than only 2 or 3 days a week because the child begins to get into a routine of enjoying going to school on a daily basis.  Since they are sensitive to order and structure, they tend to adapt better to a 5 day a week program.  That's an over - generalization, of course.  Every student is different.

1/2 day is usually great for that age, but many people need the full day.  All depends on what you need.  If you're doing it with the convenience of the choice, I would recommend 1/2 day.

Answer 5

Not at all, I went to pre-school for the whole day for 5 days. I went to the same school from pre-k to 8th grade and it was a great way to start making everlasting friendships with people you might spend 8 years with.

Answer 6

no it is not too much. Any type of program like that for kids is good. my youngest child just turned 4 in december and he will be starting preschool in sept. and it is all day mon-fri but he is excited. Preschool is good for 3 and 4 year olds. not only does it teach them the basic things they will need to know for kindergarden such as their abc's and whatnot, but it is also a good way for them to learn how to interact and make friends their own age. The best thing i can suggest is try it out with your child to see if he/she likes it ot not. you never know? best of luck to you

Answer 7

i went  for two years...3-4 and 4-5

i had to because i started early and then when it was tim to go to kindergarden my birthday fell a little late....

but i think its good.

i had all straight A's in elementary school.

so yea i think its very beneficial

BUT I THINK IT WAS ONLY MONDAY-----THURSDAY

Answer 8

I put my son in a preschool for half a day Monday through Friday. He loved it. Now at five he goes to a different preschool Tues-Thurs and I can tell he defiantly like the Monday through Friday better. It was a lot more structured. They went on field trips and did the A Becka program. This one does not.

Answer 9

It depends on the child. Some children want to go to "school", make new friends, and learn new things. Other kids don't handle being separated from mom and dad to well. Those kids might need to wait a year.

I think a 1/2 day program would be perfect for a 3 year old who hasn't had that child care experience. Talk to the director of the program, they may have 1/2 day MWF or T/Th programs that your child care can enroll in.

Answer 10

It all depends on your child.  Give it a try...you can always back up :-)  I tend to be for it because in a good preschool program...it is easier to build upon past learning experiences and it keeps them in the routine so more learning can take place.

Side note:  I'm in the process of changing my child care to more of a preschool and we are going 5 days/half days...parents are very excited and the children are not seeming to have any difficulty.

Answer 11

no, kids need to learn to socialise with other kids. perfect age.xxxx

Answer 12

It depends on the child. As a preschool teacher I can personally say I've seen 2 year olds do great and 4 year olds that clearly were not ready. In my opinion if you think your child is ready try the 5 days. The teachers will let you know if things aren't going smoothly. It definitely is a adjustment for both you and the child but stick it out for a while and good luck!

Answer 13

Not all kids are the same,thank goodness.Some can handle it some can't .Give it a chance and see.My Daughter loved it.My Son hated it.lol