NE1 start pre-school at 2

Littlejen22

Meaning start the child after the school year started but the child turned 2?  DS is very shy and clingy and turns 2 a week before my scheduled C-section.  I have not looked at schools but I know some will let a 2yo start after their birthday.  I am thinking it could be good for DS to get around other people without me and he is also behind in speech (did early intervention evaluation and have the family planning meeting scheduled, BTW he is ahead on everything besides speech.)  What are your thoughts or experiences?

UGAbride

My DS is 19 months, and he's in a 1's class at his preschool.  He really loves it now, took a few weeks to warm up to it, but he's doing great now!  I put him in at this age for the same reason you are thinking, just wanted him to get used to being around other people (kids his age, other adults as authority figures) for socialization, and I like the structure of their day.  He's only there 2 mornings a week, but he talks about "school" all the time!

DevonPow

DS started 2 days a week of daycare last month - it is structured like a pre-school, but I consider it daycare.

DS loves it - he loves being around the other kids, and is picking up so much from the older ones. He was also in EI for delayed expressive language (he "graduated" out of EI right before he started daycare) and his words and communication abilities have picked up a lot since he started. .

I say if you are looking at it as a socialization/structure thing (and a good break for you) go for it!

MrsJLK

DD just turned 2 October 2nd and is starting preschool in a couple of weeks.  She's been at another daycare for a year.  I toured the place today and was highly impressed.  All preschools are different.  You'll need to tour a lot of places to find a good fit for your family and especially your DS.  My DD has never been shy or clingy, though.  I actually left her outside with the girl that would be her teacher while I spoke to the director today, and she didn't even care.  It may take time for your DS to adjust, but once he does, I'm sure he'll love it and it'll be good for him.  GL!

lsufan

Evan started preschool last year a few months before he turned 2. ?He wasn't exactly shy, but he was going through a really clingy phase when he started. ?Drop off was rough for maybe two weeks, but he loved it. ?It was really nice after #2 was born for him to have his own routine and a place to go where things hadn't changed for him. ?At that age, there really isn't much difference from a structured daycare, but it was perfect for him and for us. It was so cute to hear him talking about his friends at school.