To not want 4 year old Ds to be in nursery 5 days

[londonfieldz]

He's just 4, so old for his year. He's previously been in nursery for 3 short days / week. We're entitled to 30 free hours and he's recently been enrolled in pre-school.

They say he HAS to attend 5 days / week.

Aibu to want him home with me for those 2 days / week in the last year before he starts school?

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My question is ultimately, would my 4 year old be underprepared for school if he only goes to nursery 3 days/ week.
God no.
Three full days a week is still a lot for a four year old IMO. I think they start far too young in this country. Ironically although parents are encouraged to send their children to school younger and younger they actually start formal learning much later.
The early years are much more about social skills and learning through play. Which he will do for three days a week.

My ds did one full day (9-3)and two half days and has settled into school very well.

What will you do during holidays? Assume pre-school will be closed for half-term soon

I have thought about this situation before.. Its becoming very common for nurseries to insist on five days.

Let our kids be kids and have flexibility!

Compulsory school is jsut taking kids on earlier and earlier.

Why shouldn't a four year old enjoy being with their mum and having days out.

My four year old is in school and today the sun was shining and I really thought how sad it is that our little kids aren't free to just have a family day out when the sunshines

Having them at home is always lovely, but this will really help you and your son with the transition to school.

Being there 5 days a week is a fabulous opportunity for him and he will get to do so many things which he will then really enjoy telling you about.

My DD used to love coming home and telling us stories about the day at nursery. She also was so used to going that when the first day of school came round we didn't have a single cry, tantrum, shy moment or anything like. She's just gone in happy and loved it.