Dulin Preschool's potty-training policy

One of the most common questions we get at Dulin Preschool is about our potty-training policy.

Children in our 2s classes are NOT required to be potty-trained.

Children in our 3s, 3/4s, and 4s classes should be potty-trained -- or at least be actively working on it! We recognize that potty proficiency is a developmental skills that varies widely among children, and accidents can (and do) happen, and much as parents would like for toilet training to happen on our schedule, it can only happen on the child's timetable.

As you explore your preschool options, ask about each school's potty-training policy. Be wary of a school that requires very young children (especially 2s) to be trained, because such a regulation isn't respectful of a child's individual growth rate. We also urge you to question a school that requires parents to go to the school to change or clean up a child who has had an accident. Shaming a child doesn't help the potty-training process!

P.S. Even kindergarteners keep a set of spare clothing in their cubbies!