Cleaning before school: advice that changes everything for a school year without stress

Cleaning learning, a key but progressive step

When you return to kindergarten, many parents are worried: should their child be absolutely clean in D-Day? In theory, schools ask children to be able to go to the bathroom alone, but in practice many young or 3 have not yet completely acquired cleaning, especially at night.

Above all, it should be remembered that it is progressive learning, which depends on the physiological and psychological rhythm of every child.

Most children become clean between 2 and 4 years old, with significant variations. Some quickly control their sfinter, others need more time, especially for nap and night sleep. The specialists insist: pressing on a child is counterproductive and can even delay learning.

Can the school refuse a child who still brings diapers?

Officially, no. The law has guaranteed access to the school for 3 years and no child can be excluded for a matter of cleaning. However, in fact, some kindergarten schools can be reluctant and remind parents that cleaning is expected, in particular because the teaching staff and Atsem are not always able to manage frequent exchanges. In case of difficulty, it is advisable to exchange upstream with the educational team, in order to adapt the beginning of the school year to the rhythm of the child.

The advice to accompany the child to cleaning

Rather than looking for a miraculous method, experts suggest establishing benevolent and regular habits:

• Offer the pot or bathroom in the key moments (upon awakening, after meals).
• Encourage without ever forcing, evaluating every success.
• Dress the child with clothes that are easy to remove, to promote autonomy.
• Read stories or uses the theme of cleaning to play.
• Avoid comparisons with other children, sources of stress.

It is also advisable to choose a period of availability (holidays, silent weekends) to undertake learning and accept accidents like a normal step in the process.

The role of parents: patience and trust

The key lies in patience and trust. The child must feel that his parents support him without pressure. Positive encouragement, humor and evaluation of its progress strengthen one’s self -confidence. If difficulties persist, a medical opinion can be useful to exclude a possible physiological disorder.

Prepare a more serene return to school

In summary, returning to school in kindergarten should not become a time trial race. Each child has his own rhythm and in the end cleaning will be acquired, sometimes even during the night. The important thing is to support this step with benevolence, while maintaining an open dialogue with the school.