Move to pre-school or stay in nursery

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I have a 5 year old, 3 year old and one year old. My 3 year old and 1 year old moved to a nursery near to our home in March, however a few weeks later it was announced that the school my 5 year old attends (which is amazing!) is opening a pre-school in September). I am debating whether to send my 3 year old to it in September.

Pros - amazing, teacher led environment, forrest school and will make friends with kids he will transition with into reception with

Negatives - term time and school hours 9-3 (the transitional nursery be currently attend it a 8am-6pm nursery open all year).

Would probably do 2 or 3 days nursery and 2 days nanny.

Think it would be a great environment, but massive faff for me practically. I work (from home) 4 days a week.

So basically I’m debating whether to have an easier life (practically) and keep
my 3 year old in his current nursery. Or take the hit of things being even more of a juggle so he can go to the amazing school (pre-school). Any thoughts??! Does pre-school
make much difference?

We're keeping our son at his current nursery instead of school nursery.
Reasons;
He loves it
Can go all year round

I would keep the year round childcare for as long as you can

Would the nursery be willing to offer wraparound/holiday care to fill the gaps??

Is there any guarantee that being in the preschool means you get a place in school?

Is they are settled I would keep them in full time nursery to be honest and save yourself the faff!

The schools near me all arrange summer meet ups at local soft play centres etc so children have a chance to meet each other before reception which is a great idea!

If he's going to go to that school anyway once he's in reception, I don't really see the point of moving him now, he's going to benefit from the school when he turns 5, so may aswell take advantage of all year round childcare while you can.