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Preschool dilemma WWYD - update

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So I spoke with the second director at pick up today and am much more satisfied with that conversation. She said that it's up to me, basically, but she thinks that sticking with the older class would be better. Basically she said that Charlie is sweet as pie at school, with no behavior issues at all. He is advanced verbally and on track socially. He learns quickly. The younger twos will work on the same curriculum, but more slowly, and the kids will be a good 6 months younger than him at least. Some might not be talking yet.

So I'm torn. I do think that socially he will benefit more from sticking with his age group. Also his current teacher has said all year that this is a really "easy" class that seems to have a great dynamic. Maybe the issues with the older twos teacher will die down when she gets this class. 

Also I kind of don't want to rock the boat, which is probably dumb. So yeah, I'm not sure what we're going to do, but I'm very happy that it's up to me. Registration is coming up so I think I'm going to peek into the younger twos class a few times and see what they're all about.

Thanks for the input everyone! Oh and BOJ - I pm'd you back

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Re: Preschool dilemma WWYD - update

  • august8080august8080 member
    I do remember previous posts about this situation and it sounds like your concerns are valid. I wouldn't want to go through that again for another year, so I'd either ensure that he could be in a different class or put him in another preschool (which sounds like a big bummer--sorry!)
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  • bobcatstephbobcatsteph member
    I don't think you're being too overprotective. I'd be pissed that the director doesn't seem to take your concerns seriously. At our center, all parent concerns are taken seriously and immediately dealt with...and the issue usually doesn't happen again.

    I would wait to see what the director decides to do, then probably talk to the director again (or the other director) about your concerns with the teacher and give specific examples of what you don't think is appropriate. If they don't seem to be willing to address the issue, I would look elsewhere.
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  • sxb317sxb317
    It's hard to provide concrete advice without all the details but I want to say when ds switched from infant to toddler class, we were also in a similar situation where we loved the school, philosophy and all the teachers but were not comfortable with how the toddler class was being set up. We took the "wait and see" approach and really regret it now. We ended up pulling him out around October when it became clear it was too chaotic for him to handle. Ever since then, we have changed 2 schools and had to get a part time nanny and then she quit and had to find another one..saga goes on and on... The whole year have been a big child care mess. I really wish I was a bit more proactive and had listened to my mommy instincts initially.
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  • MrsShacklefordMrsShackleford member

    Listen to your gut.

    I agree with PP about citing specific examples, etc when raising concerns, but I would not wait to explore other options.

     

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  • brideonjuly8brideonjuly8 member

    imageaugust8080:
    I do remember previous posts about this situation and it sounds like your concerns are valid. I wouldn't want to go through that again for another year, so I'd either ensure that he could be in a different class or put him in another preschool (which sounds like a big bummer--sorry!)

    This exactly.  If I wasn't comfortable with DSs teacher and the director didn't listen and get him in another class, I would be pulling him out and finding another preschool.  This isn't public school, you're PAYING them, if it's not everything you thought it would be I would find a place that is.  

    I have a similar situation going on, but it's with another student, not the teacher really.  

    I'm sending you a PM, too.

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