Very helpful Peace. And of course parents are also motivated to get rid of the diaper cost. I would be amazed if he managed. But then, I've had really smart big kids struggle with potty, so who knows what the magic ingredient is! Will keep posted...

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Thank you, ebhappydc.

Over the years, I have learned not to understimate children. I have learned that supporting them with love and giving them time and patience has helped them to grow confident and independent. As I mentioned before, I just follow their lead i was surprised to realize that even boys can be trained earlier. Perhaps I'm wrong (forgive me for that), but the term "training" to me means ...the action of teaching a person a particular skill or type of behavior..... (and teaching takes time, steps, practise, motivation etc, that's one of the reasons I do not even go through this subject with parents during my interviews, they just get the surprise)

I do not have a policy for potty training, it all gets initiated here as a normal group routine (as when we teach them to use the spoon and eat or how to sit or how to clean afterthemselves, etc) obviously it is paramount to keep the daycare sanitized due to a large group in care. I mostly work in motivation and support with little steps to succeed and many opportunities to practise.

I haven't experienced parents pressure yet. But they continously keep telling me on how their little ones amaze others when they tell they need to go to the bathroom.

The only key is to follow routine. Where ever we go , outings etc. We follow our routine. I carry my potty everywhere;0) We use public bathrooms too(if we have to). This is just to teach them that all this process is normal nothing to be anxious or afraid of. They feel proud when we allow them to be part of the " grown ups" world.