Transitioning to a new preschool

melisa7901

Today is my DD's last day at her current preschool/daycare which she loves.  I've taken a new job that begins at the end of August (teaching) so we needed to find a new preschool/daycare for her.  Any advice on how to make the transition easier for her?  I'd like to send her for a couple half days in August to get her used to the new environment before going full time.  Any other ideas?

jenn_darrin1515

we actually just started a new daycare/preschool this week.

we went about a week ahead of time to do a final tour so the girls could meet their teachers and see their room, etc. etc.  I think it was helpful for them (and me)...we really talked it up last week so they knew that they were going to be starting their new school this week.there have still been some tears  at drop off and a little bit of sadness here and there during their day (they go ft M-TH)...but their teacher said they are doing great...

I didn't have the choice to send half days...but if I could have done something like that I probably would have done a week with a slightly later drop off and an early pickup time (like right after nap/snack) to make their days a little shorter...transitioning can be exhausting...GL!

I would also start looking ASAP...depending on your area, preschool/daycares can fill fast...we put a deposit down for their 2 spots for these openings back in feb...and some preschool/dcs even then were already filling for sept...

happy-honey

We changed schools last year.  She knew about it for months and months before starting.  When we would drive by we would point it out.  Talk about her new school.  She was every excited.  Be prepared that once she gets there it will be an adjustment no matter how good with it she might be in advance.