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[quote=Anonymous]It really depends on the kid. My first was with FT nanny until 18 months and then went to half time preschool, nanny picked up at 11:30 and home for lunch, nap, outdoor fun. We tried to transition the second to the same schedule at 2 and it did not work. Second child did not like the school environment that first child loved. First child is very extroverted and exploratory. Second child more oriented to intimate relationships and loves being home.

I always liked to have mine napping at home regardless of the morning. But maybe you can try a split schedule since that will be best of both worlds. In 2-3 hours at daycare/preschool they do a little outdoor play, snack, reading:music and time to go home. I do think most kids need quite a bit of one on one time until about 3. 3-4 is the age that I saw my kids preferring peer interaction to bonding with a grown up. For that age group care is really important. Younger than 2, I think a play date or group class few times a eeem is more than enough.[/quote]

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