So --- I went and had a mini tour of Lexi's new school/ daycare. I have to say it scared the heck out me!
I have to admit that the timing of my tour was really BAD. It was 'free time' and they were getting ready for a Halloween parade. Maybe I am over reacting but my first thought was 'Oh my- this is an actual daycare!'- which I knew it would be, but I guess I pictured it differently. There were around 15 kids per 1 teacher and 1 assistant that looked 14 or 15 years old. I saw no 'bubble' in the room just exhaustion by the two teachers- watching that many 3-4 yr olds would make me exhausted and a little crazy also.
Some of my fears is: Lexi will be another daycare kid, she won't be 'touched' (one on one), her teacher really won't get to know her (lex will only be there for 2 1/2 hours a day - so will they see her as important), I won't have quick access w her new teacher, not good communication and the list goes on...
I found out that I have an option of putting her back at her old school and they would work with her w continuing to advance her! That is good news for me, but it makes me want to just go ahead and put her back in the original school. I know I need to have an open mind and see how it goes for the next week. I can't just make the 'easy' and most 'comfortable' decision for me. As a mom- I should do what I think is best BUT do I really know if it is best for her to go to Primrose or stay at Bennett.
Argh!
Placebo - Life's What You Make It
8 years ago
3 comments:
I think you need to take the leap and put her into an atmosphere that is more challenging. Plus, it's more like a "real" school environment in that she's going be one of many. Don't worry about the ratio. At least there is a helper. What I didn't like about Olivia's old school was the out-of-control times where kids were inapprpriately shouting. You seem to have been there at one of those times. I talked to Olivia's teachers at pick-up times. Why is her day so short?
I have decided to take the leap- The director of Primrose called me and made me feel better. I also have been watching Lexi play w the almost 4yr old that I watch and she seems to do pretty good and I think it will help her imagination grow and encourage her to potty on the toilet. I've had her in panties for 2 days and today she went to the bathroom ALL by herself because as she said 'It's my turn to potty'--- the main issue w have w her is poo! Time is key.
She only goes 2 1/2 hours a day because that is all they feel she needs. I'm happy w that. I think I'd miss her too much.
Remind me next week when I bring Isla over to tell you my Primrose story!
xo
diana
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