Early Decision

Ok, not quite, but Jack did get his first preschool acceptance letter on Saturday - kind of scary they come before college acceptance letters would. I suppose that the college admission officers would argue they have more applications and more information to sort;/ Basically what this means is I was early in applying as admission is first come/first serve after families of current siblings. The acceptance came from our first choice school (of 2:) and so unless something changes dramatically he will be going Tues and Fridays starting in early Sept from 8:30-12:30. It is really just a big playdate with educated leaders. There are 2 teachers per 9 kids. The standard schedule is as follows:

8:30 - 9:45 - art/free play
9:45 - 10:00 - clean up/wash hands
10 - 10:30 - snack time
10:30 - 11:30 - outdoors play
11:20-11:45 - circle time/calendar
11:45 - 11:55 - bathroom/wash hands (they do change diapers at other times if needed;/)
11:55 - 12:20 - lunch
12:20 - 12:30 - story/dismissal

There are regular musical acts and puppets shows too...

They also offer an "extended day" until 3:00. Jack won't be part of that, but the nice thing is that it can be done occasionally. So if I have an appointment or similar, I can arrange for care until 3:00.

The big advantage of sending him at 2 and not 2.9 which is standard) is I will have some time alone with #2 - and maybe even time to get a nap in while he is sleeping:) I also won't have to stress about the real preschool rush next year with many of Jack's friends.

If anyone is interested the school has a website, which I won't post publicly. However I am happy to email to those intrigued...