https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:00:19 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-freedom-does-your-lo-get-at-preschool#post-2389376 Tue, 15 Dec 2015 13:29:37 +0000 travelgirl1 2389376@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mediagirl: apparently in UK preschools first aid is not yet a legal requirement (will be soon, they said) but all the workers at this preschool are trained.</p> <p>@catomd00: it was a fairly good setup in other ways. My LO likes mischief though. I think she would abuse the freedom a little. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-freedom-does-your-lo-get-at-preschool#post-2389359 Tue, 15 Dec 2015 13:14:23 +0000 mediagirl 2389359@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@travelgirl1: nope. First aid trained isn't a legal requirement?? NOPE. Putting things in your mouth? Nope. Stairs to a bathroom? Nope. I'd run. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-freedom-does-your-lo-get-at-preschool#post-2389358 Tue, 15 Dec 2015 13:14:14 +0000 catomd00 2389358@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think it depends on your child, their level of maturity and your comfort level. This situation may not be a good fit for every child or parent. It's really hard to judge based only on your description, I'd have to see the set up for myself. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-freedom-does-your-lo-get-at-preschool#post-2389344 Tue, 15 Dec 2015 13:08:06 +0000 yin 2389344@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This does not sound normal. I would not put my LO in a preschool like that. I would fear for his safety and feel very uneasy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-freedom-does-your-lo-get-at-preschool#post-2389338 Tue, 15 Dec 2015 13:06:55 +0000 travelgirl1 2389338@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Ree723: yep. Good OFSTED report. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-freedom-does-your-lo-get-at-preschool#post-2389335 Tue, 15 Dec 2015 13:05:25 +0000 Ree723 2389335@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@travelgirl1: What?!? Are they registered with Ofsted? Ofsted are so tough, I cannot imagine they would let that get by! I'd find somewhere different. Our preschool is big on independence as well, but safety is always paramount.... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-freedom-does-your-lo-get-at-preschool#post-2389244 Tue, 15 Dec 2015 12:16:45 +0000 Freckles 2389244@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>"giving lots of freedom" is a nice way of saying negligent. What you described is a little much! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-freedom-does-your-lo-get-at-preschool#post-2389236 Tue, 15 Dec 2015 12:13:16 +0000 oliviaoblivia 2389236@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not normal!<br /> There is a lot of independence and skill teaching at L's school, but it's like putting coats/shoes on or filling drink cups. The kids are never out of sight and certainly not allowed to practice choking on Lego's. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-freedom-does-your-lo-get-at-preschool#post-2389222 Tue, 15 Dec 2015 12:07:27 +0000 travelgirl1 2389222@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Okay good, I'm glad it's not just me that is a little shocked by that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-freedom-does-your-lo-get-at-preschool#post-2389216 Tue, 15 Dec 2015 12:05:57 +0000 Finfan 2389216@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Way too lax. With the licensing rules here, kids should never be alone at preschool. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-freedom-does-your-lo-get-at-preschool#post-2389212 Tue, 15 Dec 2015 12:03:45 +0000 tinyperson 2389212@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@travelgirl1: That seems pretty extreme...I wouldn't be comfortable with that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-freedom-does-your-lo-get-at-preschool#post-2389211 Tue, 15 Dec 2015 12:03:14 +0000 Pancakes 2389211@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I can't imagine that ever being allowed in a US preschool (going downstairs to the bathroom alone)! A lot of kids that age still need help with toileting so that surprises me. Not to mention all the trouble they could get into if left in the bathroom unsupervised... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-freedom-does-your-lo-get-at-preschool#post-2389206 Tue, 15 Dec 2015 11:58:18 +0000 Bao 2389206@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@travelgirl1: umm heck NO! Run! I would never send my kid there. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-freedom-does-your-lo-get-at-preschool#post-2389200 Tue, 15 Dec 2015 11:57:29 +0000 travelgirl1 2389200@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We toured a preschool today and they talked a lot about giving kids exposure to risks.<br /> For example, they are allowed to go out of the room and down the flight of stairs to the toilet by themselves. That freaked me out a bit. My DD is 3.<br /> I also saw a four-year-old stuffing Lego into his mouth and the teacher let it go on for quite a while and even then only told him not to do it and didn't care when he carried on.<br /> Is this kind of stuff normal?<br /> I don't want to wrap her up in cotton wool but equally don't want her falling downstairs or gobbling Lego.</p> <p>ETA: this is a UK preschool. Apparently being first aid trained is not a legal requirement!!! </p>