Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Good morning
How was your night
What are your plans for the weekend
Wow, it's really rainy today
Etc.

We usually talk for 10 mins. or so, as I'm the first one there. Small talk.

10 minutes? Wow. My conversation is usually very brief general pleasantries unless I or the teacher have something specific to discuss. Otherwise, I need to get to work and am not looking to chat.

Eh, you have to know your school. I'm a former preschool teacher & director and an early childhood researcher, and I specifically chose a school that has a lot of family involvement and an open door policy. I spend 10-30 minutes at drop off because I sometimes get involved in an activity, get sidetracked chatting with the director, have some type of volunteer work I'm doing / coordinating, etc. I always plan for a leisurely drop off.

I do a lot oif observations in preschool rooms, and I will say that in most public/charters, and, at the other end of the spectrum, in the "we have a valet for drop off" schools, there's a very "meet at the door and say goodbye quickly" vibe. There is also typically less physical warmth and affection (back pats, hugs, lap sitting) in those classrooms, and more focus on academics.

I wanted a more homey, tender, less academic setting for my LO, where I would be part of the daily life in the classroom. YMMV, as evidenced by the range of responses in this thread.

Anonymous wrote:The teachers don't want you to stay and chit chat. It's distracting to the kids. They might say nice haircut, how was your weekend to my child, but that's it.

+1

Nothing at dropoff most days (beyond hello) unless there's something to share from home ("didn't sleep well last night," "might be coming down with a cold," or whatever). Although they also have a book to write these things in so often I just do that.

At pickup, usually about 30 seconds of "the day was great!" or "DC had a rough afternoon [because x] but was able to end the day well." When older DC was potty training we got updates on how that had gone each day.

For anything lengthier, they usually email or call.

Nothing. A wave and a "Thank you!" unless there is a major issue (didn't eat, had an accident, etc)

Anonymous wrote:Good morning
How was your night
What are your plans for the weekend
Wow, it's really rainy today
Etc.

We usually talk for 10 mins. or so, as I'm the first one there. Small talk.

10 minutes? Wow. My conversation is usually very brief general pleasantries unless I or the teacher have something specific to discuss. Otherwise, I need to get to work and am not looking to chat.

The teachers don't want you to stay and chit chat. It's distracting to the kids. They might say nice haircut, how was your weekend to my child, but that's it.

Preschool teacher here. I meet the kids at the door and ask how the weekend was, how's baby brother, comment on their new shirt or haircut. At pickup I usually don't say much unless the kid had a difficult day, was misbehaving, or got hurt.

Anonymous wrote:Her saying, "Hey Sexy," with a wink, is not typical but it gets my day going

LOL

"We're running a special today - 2 for 1 toddlers!"

We normally hear about the day in the afternoon (including BM status). Mornings are just pleasantries now, with 2 year old DS.

Anonymous wrote:Good morning
How was your night
What are your plans for the weekend
Wow, it's really rainy today
Etc.

We usually talk for 10 mins. or so, as I'm the first one there. Small talk.

And at pick up:

No nap today
He loved the baked beans
Check out...
We did xxxx today

Good morning
How was your night
What are your plans for the weekend
Wow, it's really rainy today
Etc.

We usually talk for 10 mins. or so, as I'm the first one there. Small talk.

Her saying, "Hey Sexy," with a wink, is not typical but it gets my day going

What did the teacher say, OP?

Just hello - good morning?

What are some typical things your preschool teacher will say to you on your daily drop offs and pick ups? I just need to know if my experience is typical. TIA!