I am (like any Mum) a little worried about sending DD to day care. She starts kindy (pre-prep) in 2012, she is 3 years old now. She starts pre-prep at age 4. Part of me would like to send her to a day care centre next year for some other kid interaction and get a little routine going before pre-prep. It's $88 a week for 2 days which is a bit of a chunk out of the family budget as I stay at home. I have been to a few centres, some kids are crying and some teachers just leave them. I dunno, I am not sure I can cut these darn apron strings to be honest but I know it would be good for her too, being selfish I think!! Just need some advice on how you took the plunge! Is it ok to want them to be home with you until pre-prep (age 4)?

Thanks for your help!