Was you happy with your decision?
My DD (3 at the end of August) is due to start a pre school in September, but I'm having some doubts and starting to question if I'm making the right decision. My DD is happy in her current nursery, and we have had no issues. The pre school within her current nursery has a forest school and very child led approach to learning - they don't have tables etc.
The pre school attached to the school is also play based, but has more of a 'school' feel with more structure, some teacher led learning, assembly's and lunch with reception class. The pre school doesn't guarantee a place in the school (which is a private prep) but that doesn't bother us. I think my original thinking to getting her a place in pre school was to 'prepare' her for school, and I thought it was the 'done' thing. I can manage the term time hours (I work part time flexible hours) and there is wrap around care.
I'm starting to feel guilty about taking her away from the nursery she's is settled in and her friends particularly one other child who she has formed a close bond with. I feel like I have no choice but to send her to the pre school now as we've signed the forms, been in for a visit etc and they are expecting her once the school re-opens in the autumn term.
Im hoping someone tell me I'm doing the right thing by moving her. Or am I really not? Please help ðŸ˜