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My 32 months daughter never been in daycare since birth. She only speaks Vietnamese at home, and picks up couple English words from TV.  I'm thinking of getting her into preK to to prepare for her Kindergarten.  When is the right time for her?  and what kind of information do I need in terms of picking school?  How much is the fee/month?... Any suggesstions or responses would be greatly appreciated!  Katie

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CrunchyMommy
CrunchyMommy January 27, 2009
Re: When is the right time to go to preK?
I agree with everyone here. I think if you're both ready....then go for it! It might be easier then you think....in my sons class, a Russian girl started about a month into the school year and she's doing very well. She has picked up English very well. I think sending your daughter sooner rather then later is the best thing because of the whole language barrier....so by the time she starts Kindergarten, she'll be much more ready. Good luck!
neshia
neshia January 18, 2009
Re: When is the right time to go to preK?
MY son was three when I first put him in pre-k it turn out that he cried and was bored with the work he was doing because he was taught at home his abc how to count from 1-50 his address , number and so on so I took him out of pre k and but him into karate I think you need to let your daughter go because it will be hard on her when she not able to keep up and understand the language and most of all I think you need to start at home
yoyorocketgirl
yoyorocketgirl January 10, 2009
Re: When is the right time to go to preK?
I think it sound like you both are ready for pre-school. Remember because she only speaks Vietnamese it might be a harder adjustment for her. My advise would be drop her off and leave. My sister use to hang around to ease he daughter but she got worse and worse it may seem mean to walk out but sometimes it's the best thing to do.
isabellayessi
isabellayessi December 5, 2008
Re: When is the right time to go to preK?
I strongly encourage it.I think the more you get to know what you are doing and when and who you know? Will help you make the transition easier.
My daugher is 5yrs old and she was on waiting list just to begin school.I say go for it or teach her half the time Like I did with my own.
saramauk
saramauk September 19, 2008
Re: When is the right time to go to preK?
My son is 3 years old and has started pre-k this year. He learns letters and numbers and even receives therapy there. I've never heard of a prek charging to go there. 250 a week is expensive. My son is not even potty trained yet. They go to the bathroom 4 times a day. The school hours are M-F 8:30 - 3:00. He loves it and the transition was easy since he attended lighthouse prior to attending public school. Lighthouse learning center takes kids from 14 months to 5 years. It is a great school. Unfortunately, because we weren't in clay county my son didn't have an IEP and couldn't receive therapy services there.
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