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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]22:55 -- I totally agree that a 5 year old should not be sitting at a desk all day.  I just have a hard time believing your description that a DAY CARE is asking a 5 year old to "sit at a desk all day."  I have seen numerous day cares, including those that are academically inclined, and I have never seen that kind of schedule.... which leads me to believe that you are over-stating the academic rigor of this particular day care.  It's your kid, so do what you want, but most 5 year olds can handle a couple hours of "education" in the morning along with snacks, naps, recess, lunch, and what is termed "free time."  The whole day is a lot more fun and free than what you are suggesting.

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My son's been going there for almost 5 years now.  The 5s room is in the middle of the school in open space, so I see it every time I walk in.  And over the years I walk in a different times throughout the day.   Those kids are always seated at the desk.  I have no clue if they are stressing "academic" rigor or not.   But it's definitely [b]sit-at the-desk rigor[/b].  No naps in the 5s.  No rest period as a replacement, either.   Snacks and lunch are at the desks, too.   There is no circle area for circle time.  No pets to go feed.  No computer on the side of the room.   Nowhere to gather other than the desks.  My child will not be able to move around much for hours at a time, and that is not good for him, no matter how you cut it.

Fortunately, the kindergarten he will go to next year is set up much better and much more developmentally appropriate, IMO.   I just have to get him through the next few months until the summer camp program starts.   And then there is lots of movement.

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