Is age 2, too young for preschool enviornment?

Question

I have a 2 year old girl and I would like to go back to work. I have stayed home since she was born and it's been really, really tough to get by on one income (but very worth it). I have enrolled her to start preschool when she is 2yrs old. mos old. I am wondering if age 2 is too young.

Answer 1

Generally pre-school doesn't start until they are 3. I would look into a daycare for someone her age. If you are only looking for part-time, find a place that fits your needs.

Answer 2

First, I don't think you could find a "preschool" to take her at the age, if you are truly looking for a school. If you just mean daycare, they would. As a teacher, I would not send my two year old to either unless I absolutely had to. At age 3, some preschools will take a child 3 to 5 days a week. That would be my personal preference, if I absolutely had to go back to work.

Answer 3

I think it's too young for all day everyday. Most of the preschools around me either won't accept 2 yr. olds or if they do it's only 1/2 of a day (one day). When they are 3, I think they're ready to go 2 days (1/2 days) and then by the time they are 4-5 they should be ready for all 5 days. I hope this helps...good luck!

Answer 4

It really depends on the child. Each kid is different. She may or may not be "ready" for it. The staff should let you know after a couple of days.

If possible, give her a few weeks in child care before you go back to work. Maybe you can work through temporary agencies. Otherwise, be ready for the possibilitiy that it doesn't work out and you will have to quit your job. I had a friend who tried day care and it didn't work out for her 2 year old. Another friend put his daughter in part-time day care at age 3 and she did fine and went to full day when a slot opened up.

Answer 5

I stayed home with my daughter for the first 6 months and my husband stayed with her for the 2nd 6 months of her life. Then my mother in law watched her for 6 months. She started preschool at 1 1/2. Although she adjusted then we switched her to a new school at the age of 2. She LOVES her new school. She is excited to play with her friends each day and gets even more excited that they have their own class playground. I think 2 is a good age to start. Keep in mind that it will be hard at first to adjust. See if her preschool will let the two of you come in together for an hour or so each day for a week before she starts by herself. That way it won't be a strange place for her on day one going solo.

Answer 6

yup. at the very most, kids should have 2 years of preschool before kindergarten. Most preschools won't even admit a child who isn't 3 and a half when the school year starts.

Answer 7

My guess is it's not really preschool. They're not old enough to comprehend it at 2. Preschool is really for kids 3 and older. But if it's a good program, and will provide educational stimulus, and you're happy with it, go with it.

Answer 8

Yes, 2 is too young. Consider a day-care facility for now, and pre-school at age 3 or 4.

Answer 9

Depends on the "school" is it more of a day care with added learning experiences or a real school atmosphere. A two year old is best in a day care type because they still have lots of learning to do before being ready for real school.

Answer 10

Montessori typically starts kids at 2 and a half, they usually need to be toilet trained. It is a great program, most have tax id numbers so you can deduct part of the cost of the school for child care.