Would going to two different schools be bad for a 2-year old?

Question

To make a long story short, I am considering putting my two year old daughter in one day care three days a week (MWF, full day), and another preschool two days a week (half day). Is anyone in that situation, and how does it work for you? I'm wondering if it would confuse her too much...

Answer 1

It might confuse her, or it might not. She might feel like she's constantly on the move, which would result in a short-term personality. She take things, move on, and trash it. OR, she'll have a lot of fun. Experiment. Ask the two if you can do an experiment for a small fee and let her try both for a week. If she likes it, keep it going. If not, stop and do one or the other.

Answer 2

why put her in both? i think it would be a little confusing...kids do better when they have structure and routine. i would stick to just one

Answer 3

Have her go to one for one day and then the next day the other. ask which she likes better and then let her go there for the whole week

Answer 4

That would probably stress the child, because she'll probably feel like she's everywhere at once and can't take a breather.

You can try just to make sure. And if she doesn't like it, than don't force her into it.

Answer 5

We also had a dilema about which school to send our two year old to...we loved her montessori teach and school but we wanted her involved in our religous community school as well...so we kept her in montessori for 3 days and sent her for one day to religous school.

The religious preschool had never had anyone for just one day and at first they balked, but after a few weeks, it became apparent she was LOVING her new friends and school and getting alot out of just one day with more religious bend. We loved the arts and crafts she brought home and felt good having her a bit more involved than we offer her at home.

This year we have decided to move to just the religous school for now while we can and will go back to her montessori when she enters primary level.

I guess it depends on a few things.

Your reasons for doing it.

The feelings of the schools and teachers.

And how your daughter is thriving.

Try it and see.

There is no right or wrong at this age as long as our kids are enjoying and comfortable in both environments.

It might matter more later although we are also debating about enrolling her in school in our home town, but a different school when we travel for 3 months to our winter home.

Guess we'll find out.

krs

Answer 6

Two year olds need consistency and switching them between different day cares and preschools is not being consistent the answer is yes it will confuse  her very much.  She isn't old enough to distinguish between the differences.  Pick one and stick with it.

Answer 7

It really depends on the child.

Is she a social butterfly, or shy and quiet?

If she is social, it would not bother her, but if she is shy and quiet and has been through trauma, it may be too much stress for her OR it could open her up more.

What do your instincts tell you? Listen to your feelings.

Also, have you talked to her about it. You might get a better feel for what is best for her.