Is it important for DS to visit?

[eepster]

I've taken DS to visit a ton of preschools. Mostly I've been taking him along simply b/c I usually have no one to watch him. He always loves them, and wants to stay.

Today I managed to visit one without DS, and I think I've finally found one that will work for us. However, I find myself very nervous that it hasn't gotten DS's seal of approval. I think my nervousness is a combination of real concern that this school is larger than the other we visited together, and cold feet that I really have found a viable option after months of searching.

I also keep asking myself why I didn't check this school out in the first place instead of putting it as the last option on my list. I wonder if there was some intuition that kept me from putting them higher on my list that I'm now surpressing.

Maybe I'm just tired and over thinking this, but I need to decide soon, since it's almost September.

[daytripper75]

I didn't want to read and not respond. The only things that come to mind are that in a perfect world it would be nice if you could have shown your son the school first but you are the parent and it is your responsibility to select a school that will meet the needs your family has set out. From reading your postings in the past I have noticed that you are a mindful parent. You haven't taken picking a school lightly and I cannot see you ignoring any problems that might arise. There is never going to be a perfect school, there are just too many factors that are out of your control. If this is the school that fits into what you need, send him. It is your prerogative as a parent to make choices for your child and none of this needs to be set in stone. You can change your mind on this school at any point. Yes, you might lose money if you decide that this school isn't the right one but there is no guarantee that any school is going to perform perfectly for you or your child. I think you've spent time making an informed choice and you should trust yourself on this.

Choosing a school is TOUGH! I still wonder if I picked the right one for my child, we had two to chose from and they both seem wonderful! Time will tell.