Would You Recommend Preschool?

Question

My daughter is 3,I was thinking about preschool do you think preschool is a good idea?

She has been at home with me for 3 years now, and I can see how much more secure she is getting everyday, she wants to play with kids more, she loves to play, and she loves friends, she's such a busy girl, a smart girl, and I wonder if she needs to be stimulated with a school atmosphere?

Answer 1

yes, at the age of 4 not any sooner. I didn't use daycare when i was working; but now i am a stay at home mom. It was a hard thing to do to leave her at school; i was use to being with her all day. But, it helps get them and us ready for when they really have to go in kindergarten. My daughter is in preschool this year and I am glad that I enrolled her. It helps a lot with the seperation anxiety that she had. She was use to being away from me if she was with grandparents or aunts/uncles; but as far as leaving her in a place with people she didn't know; was shy at first; but she has made so many friends. my daughter is  very smart and knew almost everything from prek; but she was shy and wouldn't talk to them and couldn't get her away from me; so the seperation thing and getting her used to going was my main reason except to let her socialize with others; because church and when we are able to go the park is really about the only time her and my younger daughter get to socialize with other kids; we live in a small town and dont really know anybody; she has step cousins that only come around a couple times a year.

Answer 2

It would be a good idea to get her enrolled in preschool ar age 4 or 5 so she can start learning more & meeting other kids.

Answer 3

3 is a little young, i think that 5 s more appropriate

Answer 4

Preschool is so important for building social skills. If your daughter doesn't go to preschool and then goes to kindergarten, she will have missed important years on how to make friends, negoiate conflicts, share, take turns, wait in a line, sit and pay attention during a circle time , sing in a group, dance with friends.  I feel so sorry for children who go into kindergarten without group experience,what shock!

Answer 5

Depending on what month she was born , preschool at 4 is likely. If your fortunate to have a stay at home parent or equivent situation dont undervalue  that time. Kids do need to learn to socialise, but will pattern themselves on you if given the chance.

Answer 6

i would wait until shes 4 years old

just so you can spend another year with her. when she turns 4 i would put her in preschool or until she turns 5 put her in its ok if she starts kindrgarden late.

Answer 7

Preschool is not absolutely needed for success in school.  If your daughter has the basics and has plenty of opportunity to socialise and make friends, and learn to follow directions from another adult, she will be more than likely fine in Kindergarten.  

That being said (I am a daycare/preschool teacher, certified early childhood ed), many children do benefit from a year of preschool before starting school to get them into the groove of school, groups, and all.  As the other answer said, depending on her birthday, when she is 4 or right before K will be fine.  

3 and staying home with mom, that stimulates her, how fortunate for her!

Answer 8

it is good 2 enrole him in school because when he starts learning a young it will most likely stay with him

Answer 9

I'm definately a fan of preschool.  Of course it depends on you and your child.  

If she's very attached to you... a couple day a week 3 year old program will do wonders!

Preschool focuses mainly on the social side of things.  Does your child get out with her peers often?  Preschool allows for structured play with peers and a lot of learning takes place.

May I also comment on the fact that standards/expectations of Kindergarten is higher than when we were in school?  It use to be the Kindergarten was where the social side of things were taught...but now there is a lot more cognitive going on and the children that have experienced the classroom, dealing with peers and adults other than their parents are a lot more successful.

As for a 3 year old program...that's purely up to you.  She sounds like she is ready.  Definately I would recommend at least one year of preschool.  Do your research though...visit the preschools around, etc...especially if they are a preschool within a daycare.  I have found that the preschools that focus solely on preschool is your best bet!  Good luck!