My dilemma is pre school. My dd is 3, the youngest in her 3-4 year old class. They offer a 'dance' class that costs extra, has about 10-12 kids in it, one teacher and lasts about 45 minutes. My dd has been peeing in her pants during this class and I found out it is because they DO NOT let them go to the bathroom while in the class. I am not happy, to say the least. My dd is devastated when she has an accident, which she has not had one since the first month of being potty trained at 2, except at dance class. They insist they tell the children they Must go to the potty before class. My dd does not understand that concept yet. Plus sometimes she just has to go a lot of times in a short period of time.
My questions are:
1. How old should a kid be to understand the concept of 'go now because it will be awhile before you have the chance to go again'. ?
2. Is this enough of a reason to find a different school?!
She LOVES preschool, but there are other issues I have with this place. She seems to be confused by being told 'NO' about going to the potty and has begun to pee her pants when she's Not in dance class. She tells me they said No..
The other one is they have a 15 minute lunch period. Doesn't that seem ridiculous? Plus they serve such awful food I make her lunch for her, but still pay the same price as the moms that don't bring a lunch.
Any replies would be helpful, I'm feeling a bit lost in this situation. The school is very close and convenient and there are a few teachers I like a lot, but NOT all of them. DD also has made friends with everyone and is comfortable there. This potty thing is really upsetting me though.
Thanks in advance for your insights.
