At what age do kids go to preschool?

Question

and are there any requirements they have to meet? and do u have to pay for preschool?

Answer 1

Rules are different everywhere so you really need to ask those questions of someone in your area. Possibly visit a preschool and ask the teachers there. They should be able to point you in the right direction.

Answer 2

This varies with where you live and the type of preschool. In some areas, preschools start at age 2 while in other areas 3 or 4 is the norm.

Some schools require kids to be potty trained while others don't mind if the child is in diapers. Usually you have to meet immunization requirements like you would for public school or daycare enrollment. There are usually also age requirements (must turn a certain age by a certain day).

Private preschools will usually require an application fee as well as monthly tuition; sometimes activity or supply fees are also required. Many private preschools offer financial aid if you meet income requirements or sometimes you can get a break on tuition if you volunteer a certain amount of time at the school. You'd have to ask the director for details.

If you live in an area with public preschool, then you may only need to pay fees or buy supplies. Call your local school board office if you aren't sure whether you there is a public preschool program... I believe most communities offer some form of the Headstart program for preschoolers who meet income guidelines.

One thing a lot of parents don't realize is that registration for enrollment in most preschools happens in the spring before the child would start. So that means that for this Sept., the spots were probably filled between Feb & April.

Answer 3

I was the assistant director at a daycare for 5 years. Most of the children would start preschool activities at the age of 3. There were some children who started at 2 1/2. It really depends on the child but 3 seemed the best age to start because they are more willing to listen and learn but the enviroment has to be right for the child and the age. Requirements vary from center to center as well as from the state in which you live. You should always visit the center alone and ask questions. You should know the state requirements for child/staff ratio. Do they keep the children all day? Are they funded by the state ( if you need help paying)? Ask friends who have children that went to preschool. Observe how the staff works with the children. Is the center clean? Does it smell clean as well as look clean? Are there toys and books? You have to check out every detail. The center should not have a problem with you doing this if there is not a problem at the center. If they tell you that they don't allow you to vistit prior to enrollment it you should throw up a red flag and ask why? After you have visited the center alone and you have narrowed your search go back and let your child go with you. This will help not only your child but you as well. Leaving your child with strangers can be hard for the child and the parent at first. It is normal for the child to cry and not want mommy or daddy to leave.

Answer 4

3 or 4

Answer 5

At the Primrose I used to work for, the twos class was called Early Preschool; the 3's, Preschool I; and the 4's, Preschool II. Different aspects of Preschool are taught in all the different ages, but I would suggest starting as early as possible. I have heard that a lot of Preschools require Potty Training first, but we didn't. In fact in the 2's and 3's part of our job was potty training. When I was growing up I went to a 4yr old kindergarten, and a 5yr old kindergarten, but don't remember about Preschool. It was all at my church so it all just kind of flowed.

Answer 6

Preschool started at 4 when I was a kid. I went to public school so it was free. Anything before age 4 is called "head start" around here, and I think that costs money.

Answer 7

Well it depends on place to place some start at 2 plus as far as preschool only requirement is the age and yes u have to pay fees

Answer 8

if it's a private/daycare ran pre-school then kids usually start around age 2. If the preschool is publically funded through your local school district then the age requirement is usually 3 years old by a certain month/day.

Answer 9

The kids are ushally 4 yers. Some 3 year olds depending on birth date. I live in western new york here they have programs for children (cao) it depends on your income and size of family to determan how much or if it will be free. The only requirment that I have seen is they need a physical and would like the kids to be potty trained. Good luck. I hope this helps......

Answer 10

Some states vary. Some start at age 3, some start at age 4.

Answer 11

First of all, your child needs to be potty trained, he needs to be able to follow rules or simple tasks like washing their own hands(that is your job to teach) and be really excited to go to school (another job that you need to work on) Most kids are ready at age 3 but some kids mature faster that others depending on their surround environment. I start pre-school at age 2 (but count that my mother was a pre-school teacher) but my daughter is 3 and she is so spoiled that I do not think that she is ready yet.