I couldn't imagine scheduled potty breaks. Wow. I have a system in place where children know how to wash their hands and dry on their own before we even start the potty teaching process. That is worked on consistently and with a great deal of my aid. I do not have a child go poo without my aid for a long, long time. I was not concerned about him informing me that he had to pee, having me say "okay, I will come and check you" and then going. I was concerned that he felt like he was not allowed to go without asking permission and would pee his pants if permission was not granted in his eyes. After being fully potty taught for six months now, progression to the next stage is appropriate but was just not happening with this little guy. All is well now. Whew. Now he tells me he is going to go and I can check him and ensure all is well.