My DS1 is nearly 4 and has been at a pre-school since he was around 2.5 years. At the time, he was madly keen on going and clearly enjoyed it. For the last 6 months or so he has been telling me that he doesn't enjoy it any longer and, having observed him playing there, it was clear to me that he wasn't enjoying it.
I've pulled him out and have found a place for him elsewhere and he'll start in September. Recently I've wondered if I should keep him at home for a year until he starts Reception in 2011. Would he miss out on anything? We have swimming lessons, meet friends etc.
Has anyone else done that? Everyone I know seems to use pre-schools or a nursery.