Preschool Costs

[MarissaNicole]

We couldn't afford preschool but I looked into it for the same reasons. Dd has been begging to go to school since the fall. We ended up asking Grandma and Grandpa if they would help for her Birthday present. None of their other Grandchildren are raised catholic so Grandma was thrilled to help at the thought of a Catholic preachool!

Wife of a PGY-5

[SoonerTexan]

I've given up. I've had to cancel 3 preschool tours because of work and probably alienated every dang preschool in the town. I think we are just going to wait until I quit. If I cant even stop to tour the place, how am I going to keep on top of a kid attending there?

Saves money too :/ I did find a toddler music program around the corner she might go to instead. With dropping out of dance, I feel like a total failure at toddler socialization.

[Pollyanna]

I know you feel like she needs toddler socialization, and I know she likes it but trust me when I say that in NO WAY have you failed. Preschool, dance class, tumbling, and on and on is just extra fluff, it is not necessary and doesn't make your kid any smarter or better with other children. If she can separate from mom and follow directions by kindergarten it's a win (and the separation thing isn't even all that necessary because she will get it). Lighten your load as much as possible, avoid all extras at all costs, and give yourself some down time. You're having a new baby and dealing with a lot of demands at work. Seriously, there will be PLENTY of time for all the extra stuff.

[MarissaNicole]

Don't beat yourself up! I agree with pollyanna... DD is just now doing her first class (dance) at age 3 and I can only pull it off because I'm on maternity leave.

There is plenty of time, no mommy guilt!

Wife of a PGY-5

[TulipsAndSunscreen]

Can she join a playgroup with your nanny? Or do library storytimes? What about joining a "homeschool coop" which are often incredibly informal for kids that young. Maybe your mom/MIL/SIL could take your turn when you have to teach?

[OrionGrad]

[MENTION=1889]SoonerTexan[/MENTION], What kind of music class are you doing?

[SoonerTexan]

I'm just pissed about work. It has become so remarkably clear that I cant stay here but I'm stuck for another 4 months. I hate that it is encroaching on everything else

[MENTION=1924]OrionGrad[/MENTION] here is the description. I have no idea if we are going to do piano lessons, but it looks like something fun for her to try. And it's around the corner.

The student has one 45-minute Group Lesson per teaching week.
Setting with Introduction to Rhythms, Melody, Piano

Usually 3-4 students and no more than 6
The program we use is designed to increase your child's curiosity about music, to develop his/her listening skills and sense of beat, and to establish his/her foundation for a strong music education

[OrionGrad]

Sounds fun! Piano lessons would be cool, too. I didn't even know they did them at such a young age. We've been doing Music Together since DS1 was an infant, and it's so much fun. We incorporate the songs in all our daily routines, and both the boys love playing along with their instruments at home. Music classes are the best. N is going to love it!