Most preschools will accept children around 2.5 years old, but that doesn’t mean your child is ready for preschool because he or she doesn’t like or is afraid of going to school. There’s no perfect way to determine when your child is ready for school, the best way is to spend some time thinking about your child and talking to others who know your child well.

At preschool age, children often have their own fears, some are afraid of going to school, others are afraid of not having anyone to play with. Why do children have such fears, and how can we help them overcome these fears?