Do you think this is too much preschool?

Question

My 3.4 year old will be going to preschool/daycare at the YMCA

Mon, Tue, and Wed for 7 hours a day.

I will be working during those hours. I think this will be good for her becuase she loves playing and she loves kids, she is the only child and has been at home with mom for 3 years, so I think that she will enjoy it.

What do you parents think of these hours? Too much or Too Little?

Answer 1

Totally fine.

she'll have a blast!

Answer 2

well they are long days but i don't think your child will suffer from them, you need to do what's best for you. as for 3 days a week that actually sound exactly right, i have a friend who was the manager of a childcare center with a master's degree in early child care and she always said that it is best for a child to have no fewer than 2 days a week at a daycare cause less than that they may not really feel like it is THEIR school

Answer 3

Be honest - your daughter isn't going to pre-school, it's daycare. A child cannot have too much of Mom - that's a lame excuse. Real pre-school that focuses on skills and development, not just romper room, should be only a few hours per day, 2-3 days per week. It's designed to prepare them for kindergarten, no to get them away from Mom and Dad. You're doing this so you can work not so your kid can learn.

Answer 4

it's up to the kid.  for preschool, my daughter went 2 half days, pre k was 3 half days, and she occasionally attended daycare for 12-14 hours 3 days a week cuz of my work schedule.  less is more and she thrived.

Answer 5

I don't see it as a problem, but if I were you, and if family circimstances allow, I would try to start her with 3 hours, and work it up to 7.

Your choice though.

Answer 6

she will be fine after being there for a few days. Do expect her to be extra clingly when you first take her. let her know that you will be back to pick her up. Also expect her to be worn out come bedtime...

Answer 7

Every child is different.  My daughter who will be 4 in July will be starting preschool in September 9-1pm 3 days a week.  She I know is ready for this.  I have had her home with me 4days a week and  my mom 3 and she is soooo ready.

7 hours is a long time and it might be harder for you to go 7 hours than her.  They will have her playing and entertained so 4 hours, 7hours will all be the same to her.  

It is good for her so she will be ready for kindergarden.  But I agree they get to a point where they are ready for that interaction.

Like I said the hours won't matter to her.

Answer 8

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday...perfect :)

She'll do great. She'll make friends and in a couple of years, starting Kindergarten will be sooooo much easier.

Answer 9

I think its about right---she isnt going all day every day and she gets mornings and evenings on the days she is at preschool. Also she'll have fun like you said  and she'll meet friends...you may even meet new friends too and so your daughter will have people to play with outside preschool too...

As this is first time away just be aware that she may scream for first week as its very new and she has to get used to new routine, but dont worry it does get easier :) give her tasks such as 'can you draw a picture for out fridge'--that will help her to realise you will come back---cos you haveto get the picture too :)

Answer 10

My kids went to preschool Monday through Friday.