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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We're looking into part-time play-based preschool options for our 2 year old, who will turn 3 a couple of weeks after school starts. One option that checks a lot of boxes apparently started being more of an outdoors school since Covid. They have a decent size playground split into two sections to separate younger and older kids as needed. It is not a huge space, but seems to be adequate for the number of kids enrolled.

Parents drop off their kids at the playground, where the kids remain until lunch, at which time they go inside but come out again after lunch until dismissal. All in all, kids probably spend 3-3.5 hours outdoors, rain or shine. If it's below freezing or there is a big storm, they remain indoors.

We toured the facility, and the classrooms inside look almost abandoned. They even have sheets covering certain play areas, I guess, to keep the dust away, since they don't get much use.

I know time spent outdoors is valuable for kids at this age, but is this a bit extreme? Would you be concerned about your kid's well-being and/or ability to prepare for kindergarten? (Or for any other reason)[/quote]

100% yes. Your kid will be so tired and able to (likely) self-direct outside with play. [/quote]

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