The program is offered 6 Thursdays throughout the summer, and is totally free. FREE. As in, no cost. No obligation. No anything. I drop off the girls at what is essentially a church nursery (for the toddler class anyway), and they play, make new "friends", and come out with an adorable watercolor painting or other project that they are insanely proud of making. How cool is that?!
I'm thankful that they're having such a great time, and never once batted an eye at staying to play with new people. It's such a blessing to see them be so independent (you know, when it doesn't rip my heart out ;)), and on the two weeks they've attended thus far I've gone to lunch with Kyle and gotten paid for 2 hours of consulting work while not looking after two 2-year-olds.
We assumed the girls would/will not go to preschool since it used to be the norm not to unless there were developmental/social needs, we think they'll do just fine (in all aspects) without going, and we'd rather save the money for mandatory schooling, but I could sure get used to the sweet stories I hear about Elise and Avery's experiences....
Oh yeah, and the few hours of me time. :)
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What a nice thing for Mommy! ;) I guess it's a cultural/regional thing, as preschool is very much the standard thing around here - it's pretty unusual to have kids not go through a program. So much so, that many of the really good ones have waitlists and/or interviews to get in!
Glad you guys are having a fun summer, and finding ways to keep cool!
Oh, it's totally the norm now. I was just referring to 25 years ago (or even 10) when it absolutely wasn't, anywhere. We just think that - in many families/situations - the "need" is now simply felt because everyone goes, and not because it actually provides anything not otherwise given at home and in other social settings. Again, entirely dependent on what the child(ren) and parents are putting in place elsewhere. :)
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