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[quote=Anonymous]Working mom to an almost two year old with a nanny here.

I am so indecisive about whether to send my child to preschool and am looking for advice. It seems like all of our friends do preschool when their child turns two, even with a nanny.

In the "pros" column:
1. I would LOVE for my son to have the fun activities, ability to learn and socialization that preschool would provide.
2. We are having another baby this summer and it might be good for him to be in school some days so the baby can nap at home and not have to nap on the go all day while big bro goes to the park, etc. 
3. He is a bit clingy and so it might be good for him to break out of that.

In the "cons" column:
1. It's expensive and it pains me to pay for it on top of a nanny. How can it really be worth thousands of dollars a year to just be playing somewhere else? We have toys here. 
2. He socializes at the park. 
3. In non Covid times, hopefully soon, he can go to library story time, music class at church, play dates, Vacation Bible School in the summer, etc. for far cheaper (or free). 
4. My mom was a SAHM with no help and I'm pretty sure I played on the floor while she watched soaps until I went to Kindergarten, and I am a successful adult with no scars from lack of preschool at age 2.

Thoughts? I've looked into play groups like Little Graces, but it's almost as expensive as preschool!

Thanks for the advice! [/quote]

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