Do you think 2 is too young for pre-school?

Question

My daughter is 26 months old and she has alot of energy and I as her mom can tell shes bored with the activites we do at home and i think she needs soemthing where she can meet other kids her age and get her time away form home too.. And to have a chance to burn her energy ? Do you think it would e a bad idea for pre-school at 2?

Answer 1

26mo is too young for "preschool", but not too young for some type of program.

Most preschools in my area do not have 2 year old curriculum nor do they really offer 2 year "preschool."  But they do have a "Mom's Day Out" program - which is what you need.  They are quite common in my area.  

They are usually 1-day (or 2)0 programs for 2 year olds that provide some structure, but less so than "preschool".  It is exactly what it is called - a safe place for the child of SAHMs to be to give her a bit of a break and to provide a different, but stimulating environment for the child.

There is one or two preschools in my area that do offer more full time structured "readiness" preschool programs.  They are usually for 2-3 year olds.  But they seem to be at the more exclusive "country day" schools and more akin to expensive daycare.

Usually the only other option for a 2 year old is at a daycare center, and if you are a SAHM (like me) then that's the last place you'd want to place your child.

Answer 2

i would wait till 3-4ish

Answer 3

You really are the to know if she is ready or not.  I have taught 2 1/2 year old and many children do great and love it.  There are some that are just not ready to start yet.  If you are a stay at home mom a great idea is to check into recreation centers and such.  Many offer mommy and me programs that you can do together.  My children loved this and we got to try so many things.  We did one in music, creative movement, swimming, edible art, story telling, the list can go on.  If you are able to be at home this is a great special bonding time and the age two goes by so fast!

Answer 4

Kids grow up so quick! She's going to be in school for 12 years of her life, not including college. There's no need to rush it. If she's bored invite a pal over and have some play dates. Take her to the park or some other kid friendly place to play with children. She'll be an adult before you know it. Enjoy your time with her as a baby and don't rush it.

Answer 5

There are centers out there that are not only devoted to the "preschool" idea. The NAEYC accredited center where I work for example has multiple classrooms for the different ages:

Pre-K Classroom ~ 4 to 5 year olds

Early Pre-K Classroom ~ 3 to 4 year olds

Toddler ~ 2 to 3 year olds

Pre-Toddler ~ 12 months to 2 years

Infant ~ 6 weeks to 12 months

Answer 6

No. May be you don't have your daghter everyday. Just a couple days a week.

Answer 7

no, because i started school at 2 years old but if u want your daughter to be in the same age group when she get older, then you might want her to start preschool at the age of 3 or 4 years old

Answer 8

it's too young i started when i was to because my parents said that at a very young age i wanted to go to school but i got bored because i didn't experience to play without minding that i have school tomorrow my mother regret it

Answer 9

At our centre toddlers move into the preschool room at 2.5 years old or 30 months. Our toddler program allows under 2's to learn sharing, parallel and co-operative play, listening and communication skills. I think 2 years old is a great time to start your child part-time in a quality toddler program. It will make the time you spend together that much more valuable, allow you some time to yourself, allow her to burn off some energy, make new friends and learn some new skills. It will also give her a leg up when it comes time to start pre-k and full time schooling.

Best of luck

Answer 10

Why won't  you take her to a Daycare center and see how it will work out.

Answer 11

Is she potty trained? My children were never allowed to go to preschool unless they were potty trained. My 4 year old was going to preschool, and his 3 year old sister wanted to go too. I told her she had to be able to wear big girl pants and not have any accidents to go to preschool. Amazing how that worked. She shaped right up.

Answer 12

my baby-child went to pre-school at the age of 2 1/2 and loved it and now she is smart as can be

had a better ACT in the 7th grade than some honor graduates of public schools.

Answer 13

3 would be better and in that time her intellect can grow quite a bit. At 2 they're don't really understand too much. And you should build more of a relationship with her too before you send her to school.

Answer 14

There's nothing wrong as long as the preschool has a program appropriate for twos. That means a minimum of group activities, lots of time to play, no more than 12 in the class with 3 adults, a room big enough to move around in, and toys and equipment designed and sized for toddlers. Don't accept a watered down three year old program. Ask what expertise they have with children this young.Also, ask how they handle the usual behavior of 2's and the fact that taking turns and sharing are very difficult for kids this age. Look for duplicates of favorite toys and a very patient staff. Spend some time in the classroom. Avoid programs where children are required to sit for more than a few minutes at a time or are forced to remain sitting if they get restless. Look for staff members who really seem to enjoy kids this age. Also ask how they will handle it if your child has problems separating from you. Will you be allowed to stay for a while at first to ease the separation? If it is a well designed and staffed program she will be fine.

Answer 15

Truly one of the greatest gifts we gave my 2 year old son was allowing him to start pre-school.  He thrived in that atmosphere with kids his own and and older.  He "gets" school and enjoys all aspects of it.  Homework is something we enjoy doing together.

I hope you will have the same experience with you daughter!

Answer 16

no es very good age to attend preschool  you are right she needs another enviorement full of new activities and rutine also she  will improve social skills, make the right choice for her by finding a good school, stay with her if is posible the first days

Answer 17

No we work with many children at this age. However if you are a stay at home mom you should really way the cost. Pre School at this age is not necessary unless you are working. If you are not then I would suggest a home school type of program. Many craft stores have free art classes and your neighborhood park should have a daily play group that is two hours for little or no cost. If you do your homework you can give your child the education and outlets you are looking for with out breaking your budget.

Answer 18

yes wait until anout 4 or 5