Playschool/Nursery?

Question

Hi,
My daughter is 17 months old.. What is the best age to put her in playschool/nursery?

Answer 1

my kids started pre school / nursery at the age of 2 (when they were potty trained) but my nursery now takes babies from 6 months.

Nursery can be an expensive doo so if you can afford to send her then go for it, she will love playing with other kids her own age, but go look around nursery's in you area to find the one you like best ask loads of questions they dont mind. When you have found the nursery you like then ask if they have "taster sessions" you can stay with your daughter so she doesn't feel abandoned (if you will) but in regards to age that's your choice, i think 17 months is a perfect age to start going

Answer 2

once your child is 3 it will qualify for a free nursery place (16 hours a week i think) under that age and you will have to pay (unless you and your partner are working more than 16 hours per week then you may be entitled to help with care) i think once your child likes to interact and takes an interest in things playschool will be a benefit for her socially. when you see this in your daughter if you have the money take her.

Answer 3

Hi
When you feel the time is right - maybe your daughter needs a bit more socialising and you find somewhere that suits her needs. My son is 2.6 and just about to start playschool for one morning a week. We have been going to various groups (art and crafts club, toddler gym) together for ages and he is ready for a new challenge.

Answer 4

my daughter went 2 days a week from 5 months, then 3 days from 8 months, now full time since 17 months, she is really forward and learns millions of things that she wouldnt learn at home, she is very sociable and amazes me with all her new words and things she does which i think is abenefit from going to nursery. parents often need a break from their little ones but children also need a break from their parents, they need constant activity which at home parents cant do all the time with all the chores they have to also do, its also nice for them to be around children their own age, its fun for them.

hope this helps

xx

Answer 5

When you both feel its necessary!

if you dont require her to be looked after for work reasons 1 day per week is more than enough at age 2 upto pre-school age.

I sent my daughter for 1 day per week for 6 months,she loved it, she was 2yrs old though, I think under that age its just not necessary and unless needed for childcare whilst working is just cruel.

My daughter is more confident and well adjusted from visiting mum and tots groups and mixing with other children in play areas, and spending her baby months with her parents the way it should be spent!!!

Dont push her away into nursery especially not full time like some mums do.

Oh and register her already if you havent for pre-school.

Answer 6

My kids have been going since they were both about 9 months old. They learn a lot of things there that I could not teach them. It is also a totally child orientated environment, I can't help but feel a small amount of a good thing is really good for them. They don't go full day though.

Answer 7

My 20 month old has been going for over 12 months now, albeit for only a couple of hours here and there. We have increased the time gradually so now he's quite happy to spend a day there. Good luck.

Answer 8

there is no great rush because children interact at local parks or mums n tots stuff, i started at 2 with my first child who was a more confident child and nearly 3 with my second child who was more shy, it depends on your try, give it a try you can always try again if it isnt right for your child just yet, your health visitor will be able to put you in touch with local nurseries or playgroups in your area if you aren't familiar with any, libraries are good too they have toddler sessions as a starter for mingling socially

Answer 9

i have a 15 month old son. i started to bring him to kindermusik when he was 9 months old.