At what age should you start sending your kid to pre-school?

Question

My son is 2 and most of my friends have already started sending their kids of the same age to school. Am I crazy thinking he's still too young to go?

Answer 1

Personally, I think he should stay home with mommy for another year.  I didn't start my kids in preschool till they were three, turning four soon.  They are still babies!

Answer 2

I think this is a good age, he will have fun and it will help him in the long run..

Answer 3

It is really your choice. If you feel he is too young and you feel you are a good parent then dont feel guilty. My daughter never went to Pre-K, and did well with her age group when she went to school. I did however, read to her on a regular basis. AND spent alot of time with her at the play ground so she knew how to play with others.

Answer 4

It all depends on the child.  Some children might be ready, but I think most should wait until they are at least three.

My oldest daughter never went to pre-school and does great in school.  She's towards the top of her class.

My youngest I started in preschool at 3 1/2, and she struggled a bit.

I think you know your son best, and know how he would handle a structured environment like preschool and are the best person to make that decision.

Also, daycare babies tend to do better in preschool earlier, because they've been in structured 'school' setting since they were infants.

Answer 5

Deepens what type of kid.most kids go at  3

Answer 6

2 to 3 yrs old.

Answer 7

They shoud start after their third birthday, however Ive known many who start at four. It all depends on how comfortable your child feels about being away from home, and handling the tiime in preschool. Communicate with them and they will let you know just how ready they are. All children mature at different rates.

Answer 8

I got sent to preschool at the age of two. And now I'm in a GT program and in many honors classes. I guess thats one thing thst helped me boost up. Try to send your child to preschool not to early, but not too late either...

Answer 9

3 is better, the earlier the better your son will gain more knowledge

Answer 10

Yes, I didnt start my daughter in pre-school untill she was 31/2. She had a hard time at first but now, when I go to pick her up, she doesnt want to leave. Plus, I only take her there once a week. When she gets closer to Kidergarten, then I will take her there 2 times a week. To get her used to the idea. But 2 is a little young. But having a babysitter once in a while is a good thing. Besides the grandparents. To get them used to being with different people. Hope this helps.

Answer 11

Preschool aged children are generally 3 years old. Children under three are considered toddlers or infants they are in a day care setting.

Answer 12

I am a teacher at a preschool in Illinois. Our program takes children who are 3 years old by September 1. If you can get him in to a daycare it may help with the separation between you and him

Answer 13

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Answer 14

Most children start at three years old.

Answer 15

i guess so.....but don't be embarrassed most kids go at 3 so just relax. but most people like u  has a kid who is 2 and who is not enrolling preschool yet, so u should be calm.

Answer 16

u have to find out what age do they take kids for kindergarten -if it is four ( according to ur son's date of birth) then u have lots of time - u can send him even at 2.9 or 3 years if not then try sending him by 2 1/2yrs atleast.  what kind of environment ur son have? is he socially interactive with kids of his age? do u feel that he can learn more develop more with such play groups? u have to decide- actually u have time -  but do send him - it is a preperatory time for school and the transistion from that to kindergarten is much easier coz he would definitely be over the seperation anxiety , adjustment to going to school trusting other elders for going to toilet etc - it wil definitely improve his overall confidence by the time he gets to kindergarten.

i have twin boys and they r 3 yrs old - and though they are eligible for kindergarten(indian) i am going to send them to preschool only coz they dont know how even to color or basic interaction etc - kindergarten would be too much of a adjustment for them to cope in a short time coz they have to start writing by the last term it seems - so u sure have to start thinking and finding out the kindergarten syllabus from now only so u can decide wether to send him to preschool first or prepare him at home and send him direct to kindergarten.

2 1/2 would be ideal and would actually make him more curious to go and reach out to the outside world more - and make him less insecure than pushing him now itself.

believe me 3 or four months time changes many things - if u feel he is too young  - then u can still afford to wait that time -

probably u can send him twice or thrice a week at first - so u wont be pushing him and u will know if he likes to go or not - if he is looking forward to it or not - so u can go slowly at his pace as his intrest grows.

all the best - hope i have helped.

Answer 17

Not crazy at all. Head Start, a federally funded program, believes that the majority of children are ready for some structured child care at age three. (offically 2yrs 9mos). But you're the mommy, and know your child best.

Answer 18

well when he should be 3 or 4 years old