My daughter wants to go to school?

Question

She is 2 years and 7 months, and for weeks she has been begging to go to school and buy a backpack. I am a stay at home mom, so she doesn't go to daycare, we also can't afford it. What is the age for going to preschool, and is it normal for a child this young to beg non stop to go to school? It may be because she wants to play with other kids, we live in an apartment complex that does not have any children her age, I don't have any friends with kids her age either so she doesn't participate in playgroups. I want her to be able to interact with kids but I don't know what to do.........

I think that her aunt put the idea in her head about going to school

I live in a small town, there is no YMCA or anything like it

Answer 1

Join a Mom's club, they're a national organization and every mom I know is a member. You'll meet new people and have fun outings. Also, have you thought about preschool just one day a week? That might be more affordable.

Answer 2

Start your own playgroup. Or you can look into the churches in the area, most have a three year old program for Nursery school. It usually cost money to send them though. For three year olds, it is usually two half days per week. Like 9-12. Not really long. Sometimes there is a Family Resource Center in the area that has special programs for under 5's . Contact a local YMCA or YWCA and see if they have any programs. Or just spend some time at the playground. You meet a lot of parents there and sometimes there are "regulars" that you count on seeing several times a week. This is a good place to find other moms in the same situation and group together!!!!

Answer 3

Go to the parks in your area and they should have very cheap classes that she can go to or the both of you could go to like to learn songs, dancing, etc. Also the YMCA would be a good place or toddler gyms. I think the best time to start a child in preschool is around 3 years old. But if it's too expensive then try some of the ideas above. Good Luck! :-)

Answer 4

Take on a child or two during the day that are her same age.

When i was growing up there was no one around and we couldnt afford preschool, so my mom baby sat a few days a week.

There are always people looking for low cost child care, and you could really help them out, and your own child. Just make sure you are comfortable with the parents first, as well as with the child. Do a few test runs to make sure everything fits well before you commit.

I nanny and charge 10 dollars an hour for good clients, but quite often good parents with good kids just cant afford my rates, so i charge them a per day rate of around 30 bucks, maybe less if i know they just cant swing it.

If it was full time every day i wouldnt be that cheap, but for a part time working mom who just needs a couple days a week, i cant make an acception.

It would really help your daughter. I know how much it helped me as a small child. Otherwise i woudlnt have been as social.

Answer 5

Depending on where you live, most children start preschool at 4yrs of age, but there are private preschools that take children as young as six weeks, but that is more like the daycare you mentioned. Is there not a community group where you live that caters for mums and toddlers which is free or for a small fee where both you and your daughter can meet.

I would be looking into booking your daughter into preschool now anyway in preparation for when she is ready.

Answer 6

her eagerness is for interaction im sure if you took her to daycare she would miss you throughout the day maybe not right away because of all the toys kids and exciting activites the fact that you get to stay home with your child is great some parents dont have a choice but daycare i would love to have my at home till kindergarten i think what you should do is find a park where kids her age go and take her there daily for interaction chuckie cheeses has kids everywhere too and books a million always has kids there in the kids reading section, sine shes two and stay home it is also a good thing to try activities with her that she may do at a daycare finger painting, clay, playdough art, collages, etc. good luck

Answer 7

She is 2 so she can't go to preschool but she can get into HeadStart (if you have one in your city). Yes it is normal for your daughter to want to go to school expecially if she doesnt really have alot of kids to play with. She might feel that school is this wonderful place (which it is) to meet kids and have a good time. You should check to to a phone book or some sort of directory for a HeadStart. You can also buy her one of those tiny backpacks with Dora,Barney, of blues clues on it. And if you cant find a head start, bring her to park and let her hang with the other kids, you also will meet there moms and then you'll have a friend with kids her age.(P.S. if your confused... Its actually called "HeadStart")

Answer 8

Hello Mom,

I think it's great that your daughter is interested in attending school at such a young age, and it also has it advantages. So many preschools offer a wide range of education for toddlers. The interaction itself will be good for her.. I think you should give it a try.. Also there's a lot of agencies that will pay for your childcare. Since I don't know your area I'm not sure what listing to provide you with, but check within your community for resources.

Good Luck!!!

Answer 9

most places do preschool for 3 and 4 year olds. It depends on the cost I know that in my school district it is going to cost me 864.00 to send my 4 year old to preschool this fall. It is broken down into monthly payments. I know that there are some districts that are not as wealthy and quite a bit smaller that get state funding for their preschool programs. Even in the districts that have a tuition they do offer assistance.

If you are looking for her to interact with other children most public libraries offer story groups seperated by age groups free of charge. Good Luck!!

Answer 10

There is bound to be playgroups in your area that are free or next to free to take her to. Sounds like she needs some stimulation and wants to interact with other kids. It wouldn't hurt to get her a little backpack that she can put her "work" in or use for going to grandma's house. I put my kids in play school at 3 years a couple of times a week to start and they really loved it. : )