I would like my son to get best education, but I am also concerned about money. My son is now 2 years old. I am wondering I should send him to the private school(or daycare) now or wait until 3 years old(My son is now with his grandma at home)? My concern is whether 3-year-old is too late for eary education? Thanks!
2006-07-08 23:12:55 · 10 answers · asked by Amanda 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Preschool
I would recommend daycare as a socialization tool. Wait until he is 3 years old and register him into a daycare program that is only 1/2 day (about 3 hours). This will encourage socialization with his peers, but still give him the individualized attention that he needs. Also, you might want to see if your local church has a program that he could go to. These can often have good curriculums at an affordable rate.
2006-07-09 01:18:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he starts education at age three, he will not be behind other children. Early education is important not just for the purposes of academic learning, but also for learning how to act in a group social setting, appropriate behaviors, and other creativity and coordination exercises that are taught in early education. I have a report card from preschool that has things on it about how I interact with my peers and whether I am neat and clean and can use a scissors well and button or zip my jacket and those sorts of things. Children learn a lot more than academics in preschool. While many people do start their children at earlier than three years old, three is not too late and it's great that your son has been able to have individualized care while very young. It is important that he become socialized at a young age though.
2006-07-09 14:12:20 · answer #2 · answered by venus19000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I personally am not fond of the 'daycare' setting. When he's 3 or 4, there are tons of part-day preschool programs and that is what I would go with. In the meantime, play groups are great.
Look into 'Parents as Teachers'
http://www.getreadytoread.org/
Our local PAT is for any child 0-3...it consists of home visits from early childhood professionals-they do screenings/assessments, activities...if there are any 'red flags' or something of concern...they will refer you to the appropriate professional. They also provide information on parenting and learning, etc. The PAT here has 2 hour play groups twice a week...this provides social interaction for the children and a way for parents with children of similar ages to talk and support each other. The play groups are supervised by early childhood professionals-so you can discuss whatever concerns you might have...plus, the location of the playgroups is packed full of information and resources.
Best of all...it's all FREE!!!!!
2006-07-14 01:55:01 · answer #3 · answered by redfernkitty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My best friend is a teacher.. her advice for my 4 year old son is to skip preschool, and all that.. go to kindergarden after he turns 5... now this is understanding that I am home with him almost 24/7... and I do lessons with him.. he knows how to write some.. and counting...etc...
she said boys are not mature enough until after age 5.. and u might actually have to hold him back a year if u start to early...
so.. thats what I am going to do.. the only school he knows is Sunday School...
2006-07-09 06:19:00 · answer #4 · answered by steveangela1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As it really does not matter whether its a private school or a daycare as long as he is in there he will start to learn more than being home with grama and its never too late but the sooner the better
2006-07-09 06:20:45 · answer #5 · answered by Angela 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think 3 is too late. In fact, in many private nursery schools, kids aren't allowed to enroll until they turn three. Two year olds are still developing independence and may not be ready for specific schooling.
2006-07-10 16:28:22 · answer #6 · answered by auntie_kk3 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never to late. Early education is more about social interaction an 'comfort' for the parents. If he gets social interaction with other kids at his grans there is no need to get him in. He may enjoy it though.
From a educational point of view he does not have a 'setback' if that's what you fear.
2006-07-09 06:16:51 · answer #7 · answered by Puppy Zwolle 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In terms of education, you can wait until he's 10 or 16. If you're just ready to get him out of the house, then now is ok.
2006-07-09 06:16:29 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most preschools start at age three and potty trained. I think you are at the exact right age.
2006-07-09 22:30:28 · answer #9 · answered by davis0375 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check with your local preschools. Some don't start children until they are four years old.
2006-07-09 14:17:33 · answer #10 · answered by mellijenk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋