I am a early childhood student teacher (preschool-3rd grade). I have worked in preschools and I have to say that I think 4 years old is a great time to start children in preschool. It seems that parents want their children to start so early, at 1 1/2-2 years old so that their child has a jump start on learning. That is great, however, children are not developmentally ready then. By 4 years old, children are beginning to form their own identity and are ready to go to a school environment away from mom and dad. Even at 4-years, some children struggle but at that age, children are ready and eager to start preschool. Before the age of four, I think parents should enroll their children in play groups so they have the opportunity to interact with children.
I am 22 years old and my parents waited till I was 4 to send me to preschool because I had a summer birthday. I think that was the wisest move they made. If I would have been sent to preschool at 3, I would have been one of the youngest.
Good luck with your decision.
2006-07-25 06:42:50
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answered by happy_teaching_gal 3
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3 or 4
2006-07-25 14:04:33
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answered by misz tennis 2
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3 or 4
2006-07-25 12:33:09
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answered by cool_girl 1
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3
2006-07-25 12:30:38
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answered by El Teke 4
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2 1/2
2006-07-25 12:30:17
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answered by Sophie832 3
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around 3-4
2006-07-25 12:33:20
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answered by Cindy 1
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if u want 2 start preschool u should start when u are 4
so u are not 2 old or not 2 little.
also u r at a learning age with kids ur age
2006-07-25 15:45:20
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answered by Anonymous
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4 years old
2006-07-25 16:24:44
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answered by kristen4562 3
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4 years old
2006-07-25 12:31:12
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answered by KingCucamonga 5
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Some children never go to preschool. It isn't mandatory yet, Most schools require the child to be potty trained first.
2006-07-25 20:39:46
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answered by knittinmama 7
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