My daughter is three years old?

Question

hi everyone, dont take me as stupid but whats the best age to put a child in preschool. my daughter was three in october and i want to put her in a school. she really needs to be with other children and somewhere that can improve her speech. shes bilangual and speaks both languages but mixes them up alot. and i cant afford to put her in a daycare or anywhere expensive. i dont have an income right now, because im 5 months pregnant and having a hard time getting a job. her father isnt really helping much right now because hes trying to pay his bills (he planned on geting a second job soon though)anyway any suggestions would be appreciated. actually information on it all would be helpful because im lost in this situation. just to let u know, im in central arkansas. and i am apart of wic already.

just to let yall know, the father and i arent together, but he does buy things for his daughter, just he cant afford to pay the 100 dollars a week for daycare that they charge. hopefully within a few months his financial situation will change (a raise in his job) and it will be easier.

Answer 1

You're right! You're daughter does need social interaction to develop her speech, as well as a myriad of other developmental issues. Three years old is a wonderful age to get your child involved in preschool. If she is eager and seems willing to be with other children her age, you should nurture that desire to the best of your ability. Putting her in a program now will do wonders for her in just a few short years. I would look into your local Head Start program. However, they often tend to have a very long waiting list, in which case she may be on a list for nearly a year. I would look around your area though. There are many pre-schools that offer low-income assistance, especially some Christian preschools. Don't give up hope, most likely there is a preschool out there willing to accept her relatively soon, and will work with you on the tuition.

Answer 2

Even if you are not religious, i'd look into a religious preschool. I have found that they are generally cheaper. The state can usually halp you out also. As your WIC office about it. They can point you in the right direction. I used to be on WIC also. I asked them about help with childcare. In NM where I lived they helped me out. You can get on program and they will give you a list of daycare centers that accept government assistance. You call them and ask if they have any openings. I took my daughter to one for free for almost a year. They will determine, by your pay, how much, if any you will need to pay. Good Luck.

Answer 3

Well you should find about a program in your state that helps pay for Daycare/Preschool. Accoring to you income they will pay a portion of the fee to the school and you pay the rest or none at all.
I would also suggest that u put your childrens father on child support , him having bills is no reason that he cant help you.

Answer 4

Go ahead and get her into preschool for spring. That will give her a year and a half before she starts kindergarten. Most preschool program divide the children up by age so she would be in a 3 yr old class. Call the nearest school in your area for more information.

Answer 5

It is normal,, for boys and girls. Boys for example,, even at age two,,when they wake up,, we,, there is an erection,, it is normal, part of the development. Of course little boys,, don't ejaculate until pubirity,, and I am sure girls,, such as a three year old,, she does not have orgasm,, but the feeling other than the orgasm,, well,, she senses it. I recall that it is similar to when you feel a pain or just to relax,, and we get a massagge,, we feel better,, relaxes and perhaps that is what she ,, your three year old feels. And of course it does feel good,. You could have a problem because she will be physically sexually ready very early in life and because of her maturity level not being up to par with her sxual developed level, she could become a victim of abuse,,as in having sex at a very early age,,to fulfill a need,, desire. That could become a problem, becoming sexually active,, replacing masturbation with a partner,, or partners. But no,, no need to try to discourage her from masturbating,, just let her know that you know what she does but don't make it seem like it is bad,, she just needs to be careful and understand future possible consequences,, and you do have time now. Or at least as long as she does not come into contact with boys who are just as curious as she is,, because that can happen even within a couple of years, Just take close in communication with her.

Answer 6

I think 3 is a good age for preschool. Some schools will even take 2 year olds. I believe at 3 before entering preschool they must be potty trained first. My son started at 3 and my daughter will also next school season when she is old enough. I think it gives them a head start with numbers and letters and definitly helps with social skills and other developmental skills. Good luck!

Answer 7

you should ask the dep of social services about applying for headstart, subsidized child care, or maybe check in your area to see if there are any parent "co-op" preschools in your area, someplaces offer this through the parks and rec department. These are usually a bit cheaper (parent co-ops), but you will have to volunteer some of your time probably about once a month, but its worth it. The ones I have looked into run about $40 to $60 a month. Anyway, hope your not with some deadbeat loser who wont take care of his daughter. Good luck with finding a job and some preschool or extracirricular activities for her.

Answer 8

I would look into Head Start. They may have this in your area but I was put in at a young age and went for 2 years untill I was old enuf for school, also my daughter went right before she turned 4. You can always call the school district office and ask if there is a head start program and get the number to call.

Answer 9

That's a hard sitituation you are in and I do wish you the best of luck!
Wanting your child in daycare for the social part i think is a great ideal but you could try parenting groups in your area for her to have play dates. Also the state might cover the cost of daycare but i think you prolly would have to be working. I would look into parenting groups. I might be an option since you have lack of funds!

Answer 10

Preschools accept children at 2 years and 9 months old