Playschool / Nursery?

Question

My daughter is nearly 9 months old, I think it might be wise to enrol her in some sort of play/nursery school. Would that be the correct thing to do? Reason I ask is my partenr doesn't want too and feels the first 2 years should be spent with the mother at home in the daytime and not at a school playgroup. I think it would be better for her to get in early to help her interact with kids more. What are your opinions?

Answer 1

I would not put her in any sort of nursery group until she is a bit older. At least not on a regular basis. Maybe a couple of days a month so the parents can have some free time and she can be around other children. But if it is possible I think it is very good to be with their moms or dads for the first couple of years.

Answer 2

I've worked in nurseries, and I honestly don't think that they're good for children as young as your daughter. Your partner knows your child inside out, knows her needs, her abilities and how to move her on in her development. Nursery workers generally don't. Plus, children that age often cry, are just learning to move around, so grab onto things to steady themselves (including other children), and starting to wave toys about so may hit other children etc. How is that environment better than a nice peaceful home where your baby is surrounded by a mother's love and space to move around freely? Yes, social interaction is important, but there are plenty of parent and toddler groups where your child can meet other children but can be closely supervised by you or your partner. Most libraries offer some kind of story or rhyme time that you and your baby could enjoy together. My mum was a teacher for many years, and she says when she started classes of up to 50 5 yr olds would start school having never been to any kind of nursery, and those children were well behaved and ready to learn because they were used to spending a lot of time with one adult and knew they had to listen to an adult. Now my mum can go into a classroom and pick out the kids who have been to nurseries - the naughty ones. Your partner is right, the first 2 years, at the very least, should be spent at home, with either parent, whenever possible.

Answer 3

i have 5 kids and their daddy made me stay at home with all of them.my youngest is 7 months.my kids were never happy with anyone else.crys or sits in corner.

Answer 4

yeah that way she is starting off early and will be smart ans know how to interact with other children when she does go to school eventually. but i would wait about a year

Answer 5

why not join a mommy and me play group to socialize and maybe join preschool around 3 or 4 years old.