Letting number the last baby go to school

[EllaBel]

oooooof.. even writing that makes me want to weep. Number 4 is 3yrs and has been offered a pre-school place (5 days 8-12)starting in January and I am heartsick to let her go. The place has come up unexpectedly, I had decided not to send her til next September as she is a late June baby but the school is over subscribed for then and she may not get a place (I live in the ME and there are only a couple of schools to chose from - all her 3 siblings go to that school). Siblings get priority but the Headmistress has advised that she is unlikely to get a place (she would say that but it does ring true out here)... what to do? She is my last... she is ready but happy at home... . She doesn't NEED it now but it would be awkward come September if she didn't have a place.. on another note... I would have more babies but I know 4 is a full plate.... appreciate some sympathy or helpful comments