Romana is my 18 month old daughter and this June she has started play school. I was very apprehensive before she started. She would not sip out of her sippy bottle not eat not sit in 1 place for more than a minute. All this has changed substantially.
Now after 2 weeks of starting school I am so impressed with what all she has learnt in this brief period. To all my friends who have babies and are apprehensive as to what age to start their schooling my advice is 18 months in a reputed school.
The faculty and the facility in her school kangaroo kids is excellent. They are well versed with how to handle every type of child. They teach constructive play. Now Romana listens to my basic instructions and sings songs. She is more independent and playful. She loves going out so this morning routine makes her whole day go well.
She comes home and tries to read out of her books. Points and narrates animal and fruit names. It's an amazing feeling to see my child learn and grow positively. She sings songs and dances. Her confidence shines out now. She is less scared of things. These are big achievements for an 18 month old.
Obviously all this is possible only because of the way in which this school functions. So choose a school after completely being satisfied that your child will be safe and will learn good habits.