Nephew going to preschool....has problems...?

Question

my little nephew turns 3 soon. he qualifies for this program that's similar to head start. he's got two nurses who come in twice a week to check up on his behavior and skills. he's about 25% behind kids his age. the nurses suggested he be in the program next fall so he could be around kids his age and who are like him. however, my sister is very protective and she doesn't want him to go because she doesn't trust the teachers in the program. she's heard of the horror stories of what goes on sometimes and she says she doesn't think the teachers have the patience to handle my nephew because he's always a handful. what can i do to make sure this program is trustworthy? i know they'll let me sit down during class and watch. can i ask teachers for references? how can i ensure my nephew is safe?? i really think the program would be good for him.

Answer 1

both of my nephews have been through that class and they teach them alot and yes they can handle it he is fine i never had any problems with the school and if my nephews don't go back to their mom soon then we will enroll them again if she doesn't think she should take him she can always pull him out of school you can't always get them back into school!!!

she can pick him up early from school and go peek through the classroom door that's what my mom did to my nephews

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Answer 2

Maybe you could go with him one day and see how he interacts with others and how everyone treats him. You can tell the people who run the preschool that you just want to see how well he acts with others. Good luck to you and your little nephew!

Answer 3

kids learn the most from other kids. let him go and learn as much as he can before he has to start kindergarten. this is a great opportunity for him. i'm sure it is safe - mom is just acting like a first-time-mom ( normal ) ;)

hope she decides to let him go...

Answer 4

I agree with the first poster's answer, and additionally I can add that, from experience, nursery school programs are really beneficial, because they teach children how to interract with each other and teach learning behaviours that will stay with the child long after they start junior kindergarten.  My son enjoyed nursery school and the experience made him prepared and excited once he did graduate to junior kindergarten.

Answer 5

Can you ask to talk to the other parents somehow? These programs have kids that have all kinds of issues- my kid is in one. ADhd, mood disorders, oppositional definace disorder, bipolar, and then the regular kids who are just delayed in some way.

Answer 6

check their license and credentials with the better business bureau.  find out if there has been any complaints against them.  talk to the other parents.  interview all the teachers. just set up some time to talk to them individually.  write a list of your nephews difficulties and challenges and give a copy to all the teachers and the supervisor.  have a family conference with them.  make sure that the organization knows that you are very maticulous. check the facility unannounced. there are free government subsidized programs with children who have learning and behavioral challenges and they work really well.  take your nephew to a specialist who can really make great suggestions and possible medical intervention.  there is always a very simple and correctable underlying reason for children's learning and behavioral difficulties.  sometimes diet and even low dose meds will correct the problem. if you can afford it, there are facilities who will spend one-on-one time with him and correct the problem for life.  sometimes there are medical reasons and or genetic reasons.  most of the time, family dynamics causes a child to fall behind.  if you can take the time and some effort, you can change his life forever.  you have to find the root of the problem first. that's the only way to you can solve the problem.  unless you know why, you cant know what!!

Answer 7

Drop in for a surprise visit - ask for qualifications and references - meet with each teacher - see how they react with each child - ask to do background checks.

I understand her concerns. BUT in the same sense, there are horror stories for nearly every realm of child care.