I went to open house for my daughter's pre-school today and was apalled. My older son skipped pre-K because he was very advanced (could read at age 3) and began Kindergarten at a Christian school and continues to go there now (he's in 3rd grade). My school experiences with him were all wonderful.
This program that I've signed my daughter up for is state-funded. (My parents struggle to pay my son's tuition, and there is no more $ to send my daughter to private pre-K.) Anyway, there are 2 classes with 20 kids in each class, the vast majority of which do not speak English. The rooms were filthy, and the toys were so old and dirty looking that I wouldn't want my daughter to touch them. Also they still take naps on mats on the floor and cannot bring their own mat from home, so who knows what she will be sleeping in. The other thing that freaked me out was a dress-up area with hats. (Head lice?)
My daughter is excited about school, or I would just keep her home. What to do?
2006-08-02
17:47:46
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Ashley F
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Toddler & Preschooler