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06.02.08, 06:33 AM General Topics
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What age do I start sending my kid to pre-k classes? Am considering both public and private, and I see that public accepts at age 4 --- is it worthwhile to send her to a program at 2 years old? TIA. [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 06.02.08, 06:33 AM Flag
 

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Yes go for it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 06:34 AM Flag
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i dont think a 2's program is necessary [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 06:35 AM Flag
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no, not necessary, but not hurtful either. Mom might meet other parents have playdates, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 06:36 AM Flag
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I say a 2's program is definitely worth it. And if you're a SAHM, you also get a little break. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 06:36 AM Flag
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pre-k and preschool are two different things. it sounds like you're looking for preschool [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 06:37 AM Flag
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please enlighten me [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 06:38 AM Flag
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all preschool is private. public school starts with pre-k, but not all public schools offer a pre-k program. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 06:41 AM Flag
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What's the difference w/ the curriculum? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 06:42 AM Flag
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depends. I would imagine that public is fairly standardized, but private can do whatever they want [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 06:44 AM Flag
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most pre-ks are focused more on socialization. it's to prep kids for real school [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 06:44 AM Flag
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that's what K is supposed to do [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:04 AM Flag
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also, although all (I believe) public schools offer a K program, attendance is not mandatory. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 06:42 AM Flag
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pre-k is for 4yo, some public schools have them, some don't. the govt. offers universal pre-k to everyone at various community based organizations like churches, the Y, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 06:42 AM Flag
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yeah, i guess i am...totally new to this... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 06:39 AM Flag
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more info re: public pre-k: http://tinyurl.com/4pnz6o [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 06:46 AM Flag
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go to mommy & me at 2. nursery school at 3 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 06:42 AM Flag
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My experience is that preschool really makes sense only at 3 years of age and up. Unless you are going to choose a full-day program for your 2yo in lieu of having a nanny I'd say definitely go for it. Otherwise save that money and wait for a 3s program. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:03 AM Flag
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