Nursery School

[louadams6]

My daughter is two and a half and i am currently looking at local nursery schools for her to go to once she is three. I have looked at reports for local nurseries and to be honest they are not very good. as i am waiting to move at present can i wait a little longer until im in an area with satisfactory nurseries? or is does she have to go once she is 3?

[BossyBoots]

The best thing to do is visit the nursery and get a feel for it.  Question the manager/owner about the bad report but go with your gut instinct.  Speak to another mum if you can and ask her opinion.  Take your daughters nature into account, will she be able to cope with a change so soon after settling?  Also bear in mind that good nurseries are really hard to get a place in unless you have been on a really long waiting list.   

[shehin]

Nursery education is not compulsory.  Wait until you move then look what is available.

[Gef]

Nursery education is not necessary, millions of older people in this country never started formal education until we were 5 and have not suffered for it.

[louadams6]

thank you for all the advice. i was worried that she would be missing out! She is very bright but i dont want her to be left behind on the social ladder!!!!! and i was concerned that it is compulsary for her to go to nursery but you have put my mind at rest. thank you again for the advice

[smee.tracey]

Hope your still there louadams6, a child does not have to enter any kind of education until the term after their 5th birthday. Enjoy her while you can.

[louadams6]

thank you smee.tracey sounds like good advice!