Two full days or three half days?

[eviemp]

I am visiting a montessori preschool tomorrow and I'm pretty sure I'll be signing my daughter up (she's 3 1/2). My budget only allows for two full days or three half days though. Which arrangement do you think would be better for her? I'm a stay-at-home mom so she's been strictly with me since birth. Thanks for any advice.

Times for half day are 9-12 and full day is 9- 3:30.

[elsie123]

Are the days in a row, or is either schedule one-day-on/one-day-off?

I'd say go for the 3 half days.  She would have 3 full work cycles per week as opposed to 2, and if they are all in a row, there's a lot of stability in that set-up.

However, if the days are split up- say Tuesday/Thursday, or Monday/Wednesday/Friday, then in my experience, it doesn't matter which you choose, it will be about equal in consistency.

[eviemp]

I signed her up for the three days since she does not nap daily. They are in a row, Monday-Wednesday. They are letting her start tomorrow though so she knows what to expect Monday. She really liked what she saw though and the director/teachers were very sweet. She is very excited as am I. My son is homeschooled so I didn't get to do the first day of school excitement with him<:

[carmel23]

Originally Posted by eviemp 

I signed her up for the three days since she does not nap daily. They are in a row, Monday-Wednesday. They are letting her start tomorrow though so she knows what to expect Monday. She really liked what she saw though and the director/teachers were very sweet. She is very excited as am I. My son is homeschooled so I didn't get to do the first day of school excitement with him<:

That is the ideal.  My DD started at about 3.5 and actually naps now after school. So she may need to nap after being so busy at school.