Is it essential to send a child to a Pre school?

[carang]

Matty, is he going to Lok Yuk? my son LOVES it there! now, he's in full day, which i wasn't sure about... but he seems to love it even more!

[Matty]

Yes, he's at Lok Yuk.
I was worried about him doing 5 half days, but now I'm sure he would love the full days too!

[carang]

my boy was in 1/2 day last year. now, K2, full day. he's exhausted when he comes home, but he seems to love it.

i think next year, my youngest will start with full day, simply because otherwise my helper will be constantly coming or going. we live way out and there is no school bus for us, but a 30 minute public bus ride.

[neshxb]

Pre-school does NOT give your child the edge in education. It is more for building social skills. As long as the parent has this in mind, the child will not be pressured or stressed out, and therefore can enjoy going to pre-school.

[Sleuth]

If you are looking at schools that go beyond pre-school, it helps to get your kid in early because that will guarantee them slots in the next year.
Locals use pre-school for day care.