I have an almost 4 yr old who also announces that she has to pee even though I gave told her on many occasions that she does need to ask just go ... But she also will be playing and then spontaneously burst into tears ..... I ask what's wrong and she says "I need to go pee". I'm still reaffirming that she can just go but I am still getting this reaction. I have asked if she does this at home and she doesn't but mom thinks it was a requirement at a previous day care. Old habits are hard to break ;(