Are there any homeschooling groups for preschool?

[momarmk]

Hello! We just moved to NJ from Michigan and I'm having a very hard time finding a preschool for my daughter. She just turned four and I'm looking for something in the fall. I've talked to around twenty places and haven't found one that I really feel comfortable with yet. I'm thinking about homeschooling but would like to find other moms and kids to join us because I want my daughter to get the important time with other kids! Is there anyone else that does this? Or any advice for me?

Thanks!

[P.N._Guin]

Check places like Yahoo Groups, Meetup, and G+ for a local homeschool coop. I know ours welcomes preschool age children.

Classroom socialization is not "normal". The wonderful thing about coops is that children from all ages have to opportunity to learn from each other!

[Sarahsmommy1008]

That would be my suggestion as well.  We just joined a homeschool co-op that includes preschool (for the siblings of those children that are in school).  She is learning Arts & Crafts, Bible, Music and more importantly social interaction, following directions, etc.  While I am learning from the other mommy/teachers.  We found it advertised in a Yahoo group set up for homeschoolers in our county.

[Mommy2Phenley]

I haven't tried joining a co op yet. We just do playdates and such right now. We spend a lot of time at children's museums and other fun places. She's also in a dance class once a week. I do want to join a co op later, but this is working for us for now. My future children will probably get more co op time at this age since we'll already be involved with one for DD. I know there are plenty that accept younger kids because of just that. Most homeschooling families will have children of all ages.