My daughter is starting pre k this year August 2025, what are some things they’d expect her to already know/know how to do? I’d love to make sure she’s 100% ready. She’s never been to daycare but a few times out of her whole life so I want her adjust good
I made sure my daughter was potty trained. You’ll supply extra underwear as well. They will learn the basics. Sharing and cleaning up is a big thing during play time. Otherwise it will be mostly fun, creative projects and counting with ABCs.
Follow simple directions, no hitting or biting, sharing (sometimes this is hard), depending on age, being potty trained, indoor vs. outdoor voices (even if they forget sometimes).
Academically, her name, maybe counting to 10, at least some letters. Don’t worry, kids pick up on behavior quickly and fit into the routine after a bit.
Be prepared for tears when you are leaving. Just make goodbye brisk, positive and quick. She’ll likely get caught up in the fun of the classroom and stop crying quickly. You can always send her with a heart drawn on her arm she can look at and feel you are giving her a kiss, or check if she can have a little something in her pocket she can touch to know you are thinking of her if she’s having trouble adjusting.
Don’t pepper her with questions after school as reuniting with you may be emotionally overwhelming. Let her make the transition and talk to you organically.
Talk to the preschool provider and see if you can tour the school together and meet her teacher/s in advance.
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I would hope that she been potty trained for awhile. No reason not to be.
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Should know her name. Some of the alphabet. Counting a few numbers. Colors.
Try make sure potty trained, know some numbers and letters limit up to 10 is good respectful
Let her be herself. She will learn what she needs to do. They should have given you a list of things that she should know and what you can expect from them.
Fun she’s going to love it 
such a sweet time