Anyone else do separate preschools for 3 year olds?

My kids were recently tested by the public preschool in OT, PT and speech. My DD is (according to them) seriously lacking in PT and OT, so she got in to the public preschool as a "speciale needs student." She'll attend this Fall 4 days a week, 2 1/2 hrs a day, and she'll get 1-2 sessions of OT & PT per week during school. (It is an AWESOME program!!!)
My son however did not get into the public preschool (via the lottery) so he will be giong to a private preschool only 2 days a week. (They can't take him any more days). his is an AWESOME school too.
EVERYONE is telling me that I shoudl force the public school to take him too, since they are twins. Personally, my DH & I are happy they will be separated, since DD needs to stop hiding behind DS. And we LOVE both programs, so they are both getting a great thing.
So I was just wondering if anyone else separated them so young? I just need some reassurance if there is any........
thanks!
kathleen

 

I did! Mine started out at the same preschool, different classes, but midway through the 3 year old year, Jonathan qualified for the special needs preschool. The only issue I had was that Marcus got bored with all the extra "mommy time" while Jon was in school every day--that and Marc would have liked to ride the bus like Jon I just had to find extra activities for Marc on days that he didn't have school.

Both kids thrived in their schools, and got what they needed. I am a firm believer that just because they are twins, they don't have to have all the same expriences, they just need what is right for them as an individual.

If you want more specific info, feel free to PM me Good luck!

 

Mine have been in separate daycare rooms since January. Lily was potty trained and moved up to the preschool room. Grace just very recently potty trained, and will finally be moving to the same room soon.

They did fine. I think it was good for them to be separated. I'd put them in the two separate preschool rooms again when Grace moves up, except that I really like Lily's teacher and want Grace to have her too.

 

Mine were separated and, I must say, I HATED it. Luckily, they were at least at the same school, but it was so inconvenient. One teacher was much better than the other and there were always arguments between the boys when one class held a party/special activity and the other didn't. ALWAYS.

Will was in the speech program and Matt enrolled as a "play pal" (normally developing peer). Next year they are going to a different school and will be in the same class. Should be interesting.

 

They separated mine in preschool (different classrooms) and they've done great. I used to worry about breaking the "bond" but mine still are very close. Good luck.

 

OH PHEW! I feel so much better. Thanks to you both! my gut says to keep them separate; I just needed extra resurrance.

 

Kayci also qualified for the special ed preschool for speech. Erick stayed home. *gasp* This year coming up, Aaron starts K, so Erick will be the only one home for the three hours that Kayci is at preschool. I'm fine with that! Like Sharon said, each child has individual needs whether they are twins or not.

 

Just wanted to add that I seperated mine a little over a month ago (same school, different classes) because DD was pt'd and DS wasnt. I was actually worried about how DD would be without her brother in the class because she has had seperation/stranger anxiety, but I wanted to do it to see how they would both do. I honestly dont even know if they interacted with eachother much when they were in the same class. Anyhoo, they have both done great. I think DD actually likes having 'her' classroom. Now DS in pt'd and will be moving into her class next week. So, hopefully they will continue to thrive as individuals even in the same class.

 

I'm also dealing with separation right now. DD was approved to move to the pre-k class next week while DS is still having potty control issues and has to stay in the daycare room. He can be reevaluated in September to move to pre-k. I have concerns but ultimately I think it will be great for DD to get some independence. DS is very clingy (to DD) and this will give DD a chance to shine without DS holding on. I worry about DS when he realizes he is being held back but I think this might be what he needs to work on his control issues.

Good luck but I think you're doing the right thing by focusing on their individual needs.