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Full day preschool.....wdyt?

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Repost from sahm board.....after posting on one of my favorite boards, I noticed this board.  Had no idea about it.  Here goes.......

Hi ladies,

Hope everyone is having a great summer.  It's been a while since I posted.  I have been thinking a lot this week about my son's preschool that he'll be starting in the fall.  Our ds was accepted through a lottery (tuition free) into one of the magnet schools.  He was accepted into one of the best programs as well.  Though we are grateful and excited, I was a little apprehensive about it, because I thought everyday all day might be a bit much for a 3 year old.  If your child is in a full day prek program, how is that going for your child?  Is your child overwhelmed or does he/she seem overworked?  His pedi feels that it would be great for him, because he has tons of energy, is very social and independent.  When she said that, it made me feel much better about our choice to send him there, but I'm starting to have my doubts again, as the time to start school is approaching.  He is in the creative preschool camp through the town for the summer for 2 days a week from 9-1, and so far so good.  He barely says "goodbye" to me and runs right in.  When I went to pick him up today, he wanted to stay longer and hardly acknowledged me lol.  That makes me feel better that he might be able to handle the full day program.  DS is very extroverted, not shy, loves to play with kids and has given up his nap.  He only naps, on average, once every 2 weeks if that.  Anyway, sorry to ramble.  I just wanted to know if any of you have a child in a full day prek program, and how your child is doing.  Are you happy with the choice?  I guess even though I think that an all day program for a 3 year old is a bit much, I also feel that he can handle it, since got so much energy and loves his camp and other programs he's been.  Any feedback is appreciated.  Thanks in advance!

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Re: Full day preschool.....wdyt?

  • KL777KL777 member

    I was a SAHM for 3 years and DS started preschool full time at age 3 when I had to go back to work. 

    It worked out fine but I think it would've been best for us if he could've went in the mornings and then be with me in the afternoon and evenings.

    He started off really charged and excited but after awhile I could see that he was needing that extra time with me.  So, if you're a SAHM I would recommend a half day program.

    The summer's are better for us because I work part-time during the summer and then he gets to go to part-time summer camp.

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  • moroccojademoroccojade member

    FT preschool has worked out great for us.  She LOVES it and started it when she turned 3.  They provide all of the food (snacks made on site and a hot lunch catered.)  The program is excellent.  Spanish and ASL every day.  (An option for Mandarin if you need to pick up a bit later.)  Ballet, karate and Kindermusik every week.  And of course, all of the regular stuff...  Art, math, language arts, sciences, social studies...  field trips. 

    Anyway, we're very happy with it.  But I also work FT.  I might feel different if I SAH?????   Although if I were given the option for free preschool I'd be out looking for a job I enjoyed.  (once I made sure that my child loved the school and did well.)

     

     

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  • franciscazfranciscaz member

    This is a neat opportunity.  I would give it a try!  If it doesn't work well after a couple of weeks just be willing to pull him.   

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  • Mrs MannersMrs Manners member
    My ds goes to Jr. Preschool at our daycare and will graduate to their private preschool in August. It also is a full day program (obviously) and my ds has adjusted just fine (he had stayed at home with a nanny until he was almost 3). He naps at school fine and I'm actually worried because they are moving down the amount of time allowed for nap in Preschool. I can't believe how much stuff he has learned and how much it has helped his speech and his social skills. Often when I go to pick him up, he tells me that he's not ready to go home. He LOVES his school and tells me all about his "friends" (classmates) every single day.
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  • MrsLeannaMrsLeanna member

    My DD started school last fall at 2.5 she was going every day from 8:30-12:30, she has done so well and learned so much, I'm going to switch her to full days starting this fall. I'm a SAHM and the way I see it the extra 3 hours she will spend in school vs the same time with me. She will be napping, having a snack, and playing with her friends more. If she's with me, she naps and maybe has a snack and hangs out. I just feel like she will get more out of it at school. Plus I'm expecting baby #2 in January so starting her in the fall will allow her to adjust to the full days well before her brother or sister arrives. 


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