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I really think it depends on your kid. My DD has generally been one of the younger ones in her daycare class, but also did a preschool program last year that follows the local school district age cutoffs and was one of the oldest in that class (her birthday is in December but most of the other kids were spring/summer babies). We found that she definitely does better being one of the youngest. In her preschool class, she didn't really have any interest in playing with other kids and ended up being a bit of a bully because she was so much bigger and more verbal than the others. I'm hoping this changes as they all get older and are better able to interact and play together because if it stays this way, I'm a little nervous about how she'll do in kindergarten and beyond. But I think it's really important to give things a try so you learn what your kid needs and can make informed decisions! So if you're leaning toward having her with a bit older kids, I'd listen to your gut instincts.

DD1 did better as one of the younger ones at that age, maybe because she's already bigger and more talkative than kids her age. when the older kids moved up and she stayed in the same room where younger kids took their place, she had a bit of regression and acting out.