To keep DD off preschool?

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DD is 3 and goes to preschool 5 mornings a week, using her 15 funded hours.

She usually loves going, has friends, enjoys all the activities. But this morning she's woken up and said that she doesn't want to go. No real reason, just doesn't want
to go.

So, AIBU to just not send
her? It's the second time she's done this recently and I
kept her off then too. On the
one hand it seems ridiculous
to send her in when it's not
compulsory. On the other, I don't want her getting into the habit of thinking she can stay off on a whim, as that might cause problems when she starts school.

I think I would send her in, as you say it could cause issues if she gets used to the idea that she can just not go when she doesn't feel like it. I'm sure once she gets there she will have fun if she usually enjoys it.

She's still very young so if you are able to have her at home with you then I guess it's not an issue once or twice a term or something. If it becomes once a week then more of a problem. Can you gently ask her if there are any problems or open up lines of communication like "what's your best/favourite thing/person at nursery" followed by "is there anything/anyone you don't like". Keep it light and breezy. It may be she's just a bit tired or overwhelmed and wants some Mummy time

The last time was a fortnight ago. I honestly don't think there are any problems there, she tells me all about her day and her friends. Going to have a chat with the manager tomorrow though.

She told me this morning she wanted to stay at home and have cuddles - felt so mean to make her go! But feeling conflicted.

I agree don't keep her off too long but I found with DS that the odd 'duvet day' here and there won't hurt (while at preschool not at proper school obvs)

I always treated preschool as optional - if they're tired or we have other plans, they don't go.

They have no problems understanding that once they turn 5, children who go to school have to go every day unless they are ill.