So, DD1 is in preschool now, two afternoons a week. Theoretically, for next year, we should move her up to three afternoons a week (she'll be almost 4 when it starts).
Problem is, I want to put DS in preschool in September too (he'll be almost 3 when it starts). But I wonder if he's too young to jump straight into 3 afternoons a week (bypassing the two afternoons)?
I definitely do NOT want to put DD1 in three afternoons, and DS in two afternoons, because that means 5 days a week of drop-offs, which is too much.
Thoughts?
Re: Preschool for almost 3 and 4 yo.
I would think it's fine. Maybe the first week you could have him on the 3 day schedule but only take him two of the days just to ease him in.
To make it easier for you - and less confusing for your DS - I would place him in 3 days a week (the same days as your DD1). What happens when you take your DS to drop off DD1 for her school period?
I think it would be awfully confusing for the little guy to drop her off, and not take him in when he KNOWS thats his school too.
We started DS in Montessori 3 afternoons a week at older 2 which is not the "real" 36 room and I think that 5 days was easier for him because of the consistancy so honestly I think he will be just as fine with 3 days as 2 days.
Are the PS times the same for both kids?
I would put him in 3 days/wk with big sis. I think it would be an easier transition for him knowing it's a school day for both of them. Also, my kids are enrolled 5 days/wk (2 yo is abt to start early PS) and they are doing well. I don't think 3 yo is too young to jump right into a 3 day program.
I am planning on sending my youngest to the same 4 morning a week program. He is definitely ready!
DD will be 4 in June and she is in a Montessori program from 7-5 M-F. Both DH & I work full time and DD has been in full time care since she was three months old. Working full time I'm all about consolidation, so the less trips you are making the better. This LO will start full time when he's three months old as well, DD's Montessori starts infants from 6 weeks, then they get into the early Montessori program starting at 18 months.
It's all a matter of personal preference, you know your DS and if he will be able to adjust to the 3 afternoon program, but generally speaking for an average 3 year old it's not too much.
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