Ready for preschool?

Percy Seiger: She is potty trained.

Adam Momaya: Give her time to be a kid! You can sign her up for classes through your park district for a few days a week but, don't rush her to go to preschool

Sharolyn Claybourn: there are daycare's that teachpreschool for 3 year olds but if you want her in a public schoool you have to wait tell 4

Chris Wilczewski: I put my daughter in a program at a local church. You don't have to be a member. She's 3 as well, and I wanted her to interact with other kids and she loves it! She only goes 3 days a week for 4 hours, so it's not bad at all. Plus it gives me time to get some cleaning done, shower or go to the store! If you have a church that does this program, ours is called Mothers Morning Out, check into it! They learn alot as well!

Brice Greczkowski: Many daycare centers are also preschools. They would have classes for 3 year olds.My daughters daycare was set up that way and she attended from 6 weeks to 5 y! ears (shes a late baby so she didnt hit K until she was almost 6).They also dont have a potty training requirement....Show more

Rosio Pasculli: Most nursery schools start kids the September two years before they will start Kindergarten, usually a couple of half days a week. Look for a program that is more concerned with socialization skills and exploration than it is about academics.

Kalyn Proietto: Ok, most answers are saying "LET HER BE A KID, DONT PUSH HER!" So let me rephrase my question.I am not looking to PUSH my daughter into preschool. I am simply asking for feedback as to when you put your children in preschool, around what age, etc. so that when she IS ready it'll be at the right time for her. A friend of mine mentioned preschool so that's why i asked, I was not sure if she was old enough or what the general requirements are....Show more

Rosalyn Olivera: Most preschools don't except children until they are 4.

Toya Braskett: Generally a good! age to start preschool is 4. I did a lot of looking into it f! or my daughter as well. Shes 3 and a half. She was in a daycare a few days a week last summer to give her some social time. I am sure your daughter is mentally very ready for preschool, but is she potty trained? They will not take children who are not. If shes not, try her in a transitions room at a local reputable daycare in your area. They take children still in pull-ups and help them transition to using the potty. They also teach, and have structured play time just like preschool. :)Good Luck!...Show more

Oswaldo Rayburn: no she not... give her time to be her age.. don't rush her put her in when she turns 4then don't PUSH her... wait a year

Renato Abatiell: Only if she is potty trained

Indira Wassell: Yes Head start. My son Has Been in Head start at 5mo. He's three and as smart as some 5 yr old. It's a great Ideal she can only thrive With interactions. good luck.

Gennie Shauer: My son just turned 3 in December as well and I started him in a 2 da! y a week 2 1/2 hours a day pre-school at our church. This was back in September when he was still 2. I think it is a great idea because it gives them a chance to interact with children their own age and they are in a structured environment while learning at the same time. Even though I am a stay at home mom, I like the idea of my son being able to experience something other than just mommy planning out his day. He loves it and next Fall he will move to a 3 day a week program. It doesn't hurt that you will also have a few free hours a week to do things for yourself like doctor's appointments and so on....Show more

Chadwick Schmelz: Yes....It wouldn't hurt to at least try if you feel like it is not what is right for her take her out an wait a little longer. Most centers at that age don't have set time restraints. At least ours doesn't. Feel you daughter out. Just because she is ready academically does not mean she is ready socially.

Cody Shimko: It sounds like she! ’s doing great! Kudos to you for getting her potty trained! It’s gr! eat you are thinking of her future, now! Children who attend preschool are better prepared, socially, emotionally, and academically for kindergarten. Putting her in now or later depends on what type of preschool you are looking into. If you are looking at a school that is year-round, you can consider starting her sooner than later IF she will not be the youngest in the class. Also, if you are thinking about starting her now take into consideration how she will do socially, if she can take adult direction, and if she can sit for still for extended periods of time (circle time)... If you feel she is ready it’s time to start looking! If you are thinking of putting her into a school that follows the public school calendar, the best time to start her would be in September where she will be starting at the same time as her peers. My “teacher’s advice” to you would be to start her in September. By then, she won’t be the oldest or youngest, will have a little time to get ! ready, and it will give you the time to pick the best possible match for you and your daughter. Consider putting her in a part-time program. She can start 3 days a week, no more than 3 hours per day. This way you can a little time to get a few things done without her, still spend a lot of quality time with her, and have her benefit from a school experience. As she gets older you can add a day. Many Montessori programs offer this option and are great schools for children. As for recommendations, I do not know of any in that area. You can do a web search or search through the phonebook and make a list of a few that you want to observe. Go and observe each program that you have picked for an hour or so and watch. If you can, do so without your daughter so you can get a good observation. Find out if the school follows a teaching philosophy (Montessori, Waldorf, High Scope) if the teachers are trained in that area and if the philosophy fits your ideas. Ask yourself some question! s. "Are the children engaged? Are the children happy? Do the teachers s! eem happy? Are the children respectful or the environment, peers, and teachers? Does the teacher have good classroom management skills? Do the children "run a muck" or are they calm? Is the classroom clean and orderly?" Once you do this you will get a feel for the program and know if it is the right one for you. Ask how long the teachers have been there. Good programs keep their teachers. If there is a high teacher-turnover rate, avoid that program. Go with your gut!Most preschools do not have many requirements. Some require that they are potty trained, that they can recognize their name, that they can write their name…Once you find the school she will be attending, ask of their requirements. The best thing you can do now is to encourage independence, concentration, coordination, self-control, courtesy, patience, and self esteem. These qualities will greatly benefit her wherever she goes!Hope this helps!...Show more