Kim has turned 18mths, which is the minimum age for childcare. We have struggled with this decision long and hard. Even as I went through the day with Kim, I still have my doubts about whether it is too soon, whether this is the right place, whether the teachers are suitable for her, whether she would be happy here or traumatised.
So with a heavy heart, a fake smile and enthusiasm, and lots of prayer, we went for our first day. Thankfully I am able to stay with her throughout. I brought her home after lunch as I didn't want to stress her out. I'd probably send her for half a day for a while till she somewhat settles in.
Here is the little one, unsuspecting. Carrying her bugs backpack. All smiles.
Teacher Shirin greeting her, and noting how tiny she is.
Health check. She was checked for her temperature. She refused to let Teacher Shirin check her hands so we didn't even progress to checking the mouth.
Second from left on the top row. That's her shelf. A little high I'd say for a tiny one.
The newbie being checked out by the playgroupers. Kim is in the toddler class.
Story time. And one upsize toddler.
They sing the National Anthem and say the Pledge.
Water parade before walk to playground. Kim is noting the number of Barney water bottles.
The kiddos are sitting attentively during attendance taking.
Only our little princess is sitting far away on the low table.
A nice girl shared her toys with Kim. Others were just hoarding as many as they could hold without the teacher noticing.
Kim passes on the kindness shown and shared hers with another girl.
Walk to the playground.
The group is sitting down awaiting instructions from Teacher Shirin.
Our little girl has wandered off. Who cares about instructions? It's just a playground?
A teacher picks her up and puts her in the group. She sits for a while.
And off she goes again. Oops.
One teacher releases.
The other catches. Especially for THE ONE who is really young and can't do it on her own. Kim is the youngest and tiniest there. The rest are able to slide down on their own.
And off she goes again. Simply bochap.
And again.
"Ok, it's time," says Teacher Shirin. Some kids begin to gather and sit down at the side. Our little girl has wandered off again.
At some point, she realised the kids were all gathering and she sat down too. Yay! A miracle.
But as the teacher is lining them up to go to the multipurpose hall, off goes Kim again.
Way ahead, she finally turns back to see where the rest are.
While the rest are beginning their warmups for a time of exercise, Kim of course has gone off on her own after a bird and speaking to the bird, "Cheep cheep."
"Rotate your ankles, round and round," says Teacher Shirin.
......Kim is looking out for ants and picking up dried leaves.
Waiting for lunch to be served.
Lunch is served but they are not allowed to start yet. They sort of chant something before they eat. I have no idea what it was.
This was lunch. Doesn't look very appetising if you ask me. But hey, usually healthy food doesn't look too delicious does it? Or it is just my cooking!?
Don't want any help please!
Some fruit too.
I must say that there was only a little left on the plate when she stopped eating and started playing with it instead. But then again, alot went to decorate the floor and colour her clothes.
Some fruit too.
Then it was bath time. She watched some kids have their shower (just my way to let her know what happens and not be alarmed) while others sat in towels waiting. And yet others played with toys.
She started getting cranky about this time and only wanted to be carried. So we waved goodbye to everyone and went home for her to take her shower and nap on her own bed.
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I am concerned...yikes
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