The were not doing circle time with him because he couldn't concentrate on just the talking.

Seems the new school they use a chalk board a put a picture up and he is fine with circle time.

I am so mad I could spit.

By Melanie on Wednesday, February 11, 2004 - 09:41 am:

I would let it go and just be thankful that he is in a school that is a better match for him.

By Texannie on Wednesday, February 11, 2004 - 09:44 am:

Ditto Melanie.

By Marg on Wednesday, February 11, 2004 - 09:51 am:

Feona, I know how you feel... I placed dds in private schools, but dh works in public schools. It is hard to sue public schools unless it is "sexual" in nature I don't know how else to phrase it, but I think you get what I'm speaking about.

They will come back and say that is their curriculum, blah, blah, blah, etc.

By Feona on Wednesday, February 11, 2004 - 09:53 am:

It is private nursery school.

By Sue3 on Wednesday, February 11, 2004 - 09:57 am:

I would be very mad also !
I am glad that he is at a new school , it sounds great.
I don`t know if you could sue ?
I am sure someone here will have an answer.

By Kittycat_26 on Wednesday, February 11, 2004 - 10:07 am:

I'd be spitting made right now too. Our daycare has been doing circle time since Timmy was 14 months old and there aren't many 14 month olds with a long attention span to just words either.

Be glad you changed preschools.

By Marg on Wednesday, February 11, 2004 - 10:15 am:

You might want to request you money back...and give them good reason.

By Eve on Wednesday, February 11, 2004 - 10:33 am:

It sounds like the new school is much better suited for your DS. I would just let it go and be thankful the new school is a good fit.

By Cat on Wednesday, February 11, 2004 - 11:16 am:

I agree. Be happy he's in a great environment now and move on. The only ones you'd be hurting by sueing would be the kids. It's a shame, but I'm glad your son's out of there. Great job, Mom.

By Kaye on Wednesday, February 11, 2004 - 11:42 am:

No, and I don't think it is appropriate. You put him in a private school, this means you agreed to their terms and conditions upon signing him up. They are under no obligation to modify or change their curriculum for one child (a public school has to). What they are able to do is ask you to remove your child from their program or to exclude him from areas that he can't manage. It is tough having a child that needs extra help, but the harsh reality is very few people are required to help.

By Kate on Wednesday, February 11, 2004 - 11:47 am:

What makes you think the old school purposely did not use pictures? Maybe they had no idea a chalkboard with pictures would help your son. It doesn't sound like anyone knew this was the answer except the new school. You can't get upset with a school for not doing things in a manner they didn't know about. It doesn't sound like you had asked them to do such a thing and they refused, but even if that WAS the scenario, like Kaye said, if it's private school they aren't required to accomodate you. You, however, are free to withdraw your child and go elsewhere. I'm glad you're happy with the new school. I hope your son flourishes.

By Deek on Wednesday, February 11, 2004 - 03:24 pm:

Children mature as time goes by and perhaps his readiness to participate in a circle time has coincided with the new school ..also not every program is right for every child..sounds like you have him in a school that is more suited to his learning style..in any case,it was very wise of you to move him to a new school if you were not happy with the old one! I am the director of a private pre-school and as much as we try we don't always meet everyone's needs..although we sure try..anyway., so glad he is happy now and doing well..that is the ultimate goal!