Is it too early to put your child in pre school (like at 3 yrs old?)?

Answer 1

not too early! In France, School actually starts at 3! as long as the pre-school system is designed to teach kids through fun and play, and focus on social skills as well as motricity, it's all benefit to the kid. the question is can the kid handle a fulltime or part time system. if there is a full time option, make sure quiet time and nap times are well defined so the child can rest!!! other issue is to make sure that the pre-school if really about getting the kid used to fun, play, interaction... I have seen pre-school that plugged the kids in front of computer games (designed to be so good for eye-hand coordination). it might be good for their coordination but it is not good (in my books!0 for their physical development!

Answer 2

From experience, just let me say that I did not put my first child in preschool and I am really regretting it right now. He stayed with my grandmother while I worked and he was able to get up and talk anytime he wanted to. Now that he is in kindergarden, he is having a very hard time adjusting to having to sit and listen because he has never had to do it before.
If I could go back and do it all over, I would have put him in preschool at age 3 at least 1/2 the day or part-time during the week. Though every child is different, I believe the younger a child is, the easier they will adjust from be taken out of the home setting and put into the school setting.
My second child is 2 and I will have him in preschool when he turns 3.

Answer 3

I thimk that every family is different. I have a 3 yr old who just started pre school. It is a four hour a week programme. I chose that because she is an only and my husband and I work oppisite shifts so that we have no need for daycare. This way she is getting exposure to other children her age and learning valuable social skills. If your child is mature enough and there is no seperation anxiety. Than pre school would probably be good. I am a firm believer that it is the parent's responsibility to prepare their children for school. Don't count on pre school to teach your child the basics ( letters, numbers, colors)

Answer 4

No. Preschool can be excellent for a child that young. Make sure you find one that's accredited, and, just a tip, if you have a community college nearby with an early education program, see if they have a child development center, or a training center nearby for those students. Find out where they intern. These are the best preschools, they are more like school than day care.

Answer 5

I live in Hawaii and most kids on the islands begin at daycare directly after the mothers maternity leave. Island life typically requires a 2 income family. Alot of people here don't have family and the only option is daycare/preschool. My daughter has been in school since shortly before she was one. She is so much more social than her cousin who is 6 months older than her. She has a whole group of friends and everything. It is well knopwn on the island that kids who went to daycare/preschool before kindergarten, are so much further ahead and used to a learning enviroment. The ones that stayed hopme until kindergarten actually struggle.....when it matter the most....REAL SCHOOL.

I think in today's world socialization is just as important as education. I think it's great to send kids to preschool. If you are in the position to take you child 2 to 3 days a week and observe the changes in your child, that's great!

Answer 6

I think it is a wonderful idea. The child has the opportunity to learn the structured environment of a classroom. He/she also can learn their basics and get a head start on Kindergarten. My daughter started preschool at the age of 3 and I was amazed by the things she learned. By the end of that year, she was spelling all of her colors, saying the "Pledge of Allegiance," and counting to 30 unassisted. To me it is a great way for kids to get a strong grasp of the basics so they begin school with a firm foundation.

Answer 7

I'm from Belgium. Here the kids start to go to kinder garden (which is a part of elementary schools here) at the age of 2,5. You'd be amazed by what they know by the time they go to first grade (age 5 or 6). Kids learn a lot from each-other, including social skills. What you should look at is whether your child is ready for this.

Answer 8

nope. as long as the child likes to go to school. If not, dont force the child it may be instilled in his/her mind that he/she was forced and would never like the feeling of going to school even when he/she grows. So, i may say... that it also depends on some of factors... you may want to send him/her to school but the child refuses..so it will be useless and the outcome will be worse. or you may send your child to school at this age and he/she likes it too, but after awhile you learned that you cant afford this anymore and just suddenly let him/her stop schooling.... i guess this will be a very bad experience for a child..its like taking away an ice cream or a lollipop from his mouth.

Answer 9

i dont think so. my youngest child went 2 nursery at 6months old as i am a single parent and needed 2 get back 2 work. my child is now 5 years old and is very cleaver. im not saying that you should. i believe that u have 2 want 2. i also think that it has added benefits for the child when they get 2 school. i dont think it will do any harm... it will give ur child the boost they need for school.

Answer 10

No, not at all. Children at three are like spunges, they can sulk up knowledge. place your child in a good daycare with a curiculm or a daycare center- check out all of them thru the state you are in. my child is a smartypants and it has a lot to do with starting pre-school at 2yrs.old. Good luck in your childs higher education. Learning is fun.
mikki