Child is 3, have you put yours in nursery or keeping them in preschool?

My child turned 3 in Nov and I was told I could put him in primary school this year September. I’m not sure what to do. The preschool he goes to is from 2-5 and he really likes it there but I’m worried he might miss out on any important education if I don’t take him to public school this year (I live in the village and our public school is also not that great to begin with) -what are your experiences or advice?

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What are your experiences/advice?

I am keeping her in private nursery until she Sept 26 - I would struggle with school drop off and pick up times. Private nursery works better with my work x

He’s staying in private nursery until reception. I’d struggle to do drop off, pick up and arranging childcare during the school holidays. He also only attends nursery 3 days a week and we spend the other days together which I love and am so grateful for. School nursery is Mon-Fri and I’m not ready to give up our days together. Also, I’m a believer in letting kids just be their age, he will learn school stuff IN school. He’s very bright, confident and sociable so I don’t think he’d be at a disadvantage if he skips nursery school

Private nurseries still have to have some sort of curriculum based element once they’re of pre-school age so your son shouldn’t miss out on anything education wise by not going to a school nursery. I’m keeping my daughter in private until she goes to school in 2026 for the same reasons as others re wraparound and flexibility for childcare

Ours was 3 in nov and she won’t start school until sept 26 only children before August 31st start sept 25. Not sure if it’s different for you. (Unless your on about preschool) my daughter is in private nursery as at the moment with work I can’t do school hours yet. So she will stay there until sept 26 when she goes to reception:)

what made you decide this was best for you and your daughter? x

Much like a lot of others he will stay in private nursery until he's old enough to start school properly due to our work commitments. Some of the things he learns there are just as good as a pre school setting

She’s in private nursery since she turned 2 and will keep her there until she is old enough to start reception

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