DH and I are thinking of sending DD (16 months) to a "pre-school" 9 hours a week (3 mornings a week.)
DH and I are both working from home and have a lot to do every day. Of course we get interrupted throughout the day and just try to work when we can. Lately I'm getting bitten and pinched because DD plays happily for awhile but eventually starts getting stir crazy and starts acting out.
I thought it might be good for our marriage and DD to give us 9 hours of free time a week to do our work and hang out together at a coffee shop or library while we work. I think I'm a better mom when I get a break. (And I think after her 3 hours of excitement, DD will come home and conk out for a 1-2 hour nap which then gives me an extra bit of time to actually clean my house!)
Do you guys think that is too young? She'll be in a room with some other 12-18 month olds.
The school (daycare, really) has a routine they follow which will have her doing some story time, playing freely, going outside in the play area and dancing or playing musical toys during the 3 hours she'll be there. Our house isn't that structured and I certainly have nothing planned like that for our day because I have so much stuff I'm trying to get done.
We really don't NEED childcare since we both work from home right now, I just feel rejuvenated when I get the rare chance to go out with DH for a few hours and know my child is safe and being watched by someone else. My mom lives so far away that rarely happens.
What age did your lo's go to preschool?
Last edited by islandofapples; 03/22/12 11:51 AM.
