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06.24.08, 21:11 PM Toddler
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Do you think Kindergarten is too young to send dc on school bus? She doesn't have to take it--only about 20 blocks-- but it would sure be convenient for us since we'll have another dc in preschool uptown. [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
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i think it totally depends on the "route." Some buses stop at numerous schools, others at just a few, or just one. If the bus picks her up, and the first school stop is her school, then great. If that is not the case, then it depends. See if you can verify the route and stops. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:25 AM Flag

Ours will be taking the school bus to Kindergarten starting in September. 20 blocks is totally fine. She'll probably love it. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:46 AM Flag

My dd took school bus right away in K - for 100 blocks (2 schools on bus) and did it for 6 years. never a problem. well, she complained about how warm the bus was on June afternoons, but that's another story. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:59 AM Flag

Is your child just starting the school? I would try to not use a bus if at all possible, at least in the beginning. I think going to school with your child can open all kinds of conversations and will give more of an opportunity for you to meet other parents and children. Are parents allowed in the classroom in the morning? You can read to your child or they may point out things they are excited about in the classroom. I'm a single, working mom, so I know how hard it can be, but I think the experience of accompanying your young child to school can be a really important one. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.25.08, 04:23 AM Flag

for a short ride and if the dc is already used to going to school, I would say it's ok but I wouldn't do it for a long ride. This is the reason why we didn't apply to uptown schools since we are in the LES. My dc would be the first to be picked up and last to be dropped off. Too long on the bus at 5yr [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.25.08, 04:25 AM Flag

We are planning to start the bus mid-year. It will be a long bus ride for dc, but I think he will enjoy it more than the subway. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.25.08, 04:26 AM Flag

I would but my DS has been taking a school bus since 3YO so it's olds new for him. Loves the bus and we have never had a problem. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.25.08, 04:38 AM Flag

thousands of kindergarteners do it in NYC every year, including my own. Unless your child is especially anxious, I think it is not only fine, but can be a great experience. My dd never would have known any older kids without the bus. She was always thrilled at seeing the older kids around the school bldg -- it made her feel important, or special. And there was another K girl on her bus and they became fast best friends, which was an added bonus. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:11 AM Flag

we started the bus after 3 weeks for our k girl last year....about 25 blocks. she loves it. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:28 AM Flag

^^^but I typically picked her up from school as I felt the day was just toooooo long [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:28 AM Flag

no, we did it. DD had been waiting YEARS to ride the school bus! [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:40 AM Flag