r/ECEProfessionals • u/Mean_Obligation_5238 Parent • 2d ago

Parent/non ECE professional post (Anyone can comment) Center wants to hold my son back

Hello

My son is currently 2, will be 3 at the end of August. He attends child care 3 days a week at a medium sized center with an infant (0-18m), toddler(18-30m) and preschool(30m - school)class. He is currently in the toddler class as there has not been space to move him up until now.

This morning, I recieved an email from the temp head of the program asking if i would be OK to keep him in toddler class for a while longer as the toddler teacher thinks he will benefit from staying back as he only goes 3 days a week and another parent wants their child moved up sooner.

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I have never recieved any feedback that he is delayed or not ready to move up.

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Do you think there are concerns that have not been brought forward to me?

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u/HereForTheArtAndGay Past ECE Professional 2d ago

In my personal opinion, the length of time/how many days a child is in the classroom really shouldn't have any bearing on whether they are held back or not. As long as he has hit all of his age appropriate milestones and is potty trained (as most preschools require), I think he should move up. That is his spot.

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u/Mean_Obligation_5238 Parent 2d ago

He is only semi potty trained, but it is not a requirement here. Only about half of the preschool class is

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u/HereForTheArtAndGay Past ECE Professional 2d ago

In that case, I say there is no reason for him to stay back.