So far as I know, there is no legal requirement for any child to attend pre-K in any state.  It sounds like you've taught your daughter quite a bit already.  Children who benefit the most from pre-K are those with learning disabilities and those who are underprivileged.

My daughter did not attend pre-K and started kindergarten as a happy, well-adjusted 5-year-old.  She didn't know how to button jeans or tie shoes.  But at that age, she refused to wear anything but dresses and velcroe sneakers.

If you're fortunate enough and willing to be able to spend these last 2 years with her before kindergarten, by all means do so.

I am a Pre- K teacher and a parent to two hearing impaired children. I have to say that i disagree with the lady who answered first. Pre-K does not just benifit children who are behind or having difficulity. I have a regular ed preschool class there are no children in my classroom with a disability. Children do not need pre-k just for the academic prospect of it. Children learn so much more. One important factor would be socialization. children need to know how to interact with other children , children that are not family. How to share , take turns, stand up for themselves, things that are truely learned when they are in an outside environment. Academics is important, writing her first and last name is important but making friends, learning how to help and be independent, communicating and working problems out with peers is also important. Pre-k is not manditory anywhere but why not give them the advantage , children who attend pre-k have an easier time in kindergarten because they already know what to expect. Please consider your options, and please do not think that pre- k only benifits children with disabilities or children who are delayed in their skills.

My answer is the combination of the first two. If you want your child to go to kindergarten early, I would advise against it. If you feel your child does not need the academic ansd social help provided in preschool then don't send her. Spend the time enriching her life at home with books, play, and more advanced skills. I have been a teacher for 7 years, five at the middle school level and two in early childhood. My children who were taught and nurtered at home have an advantage at the middle school age. Many people advise pre-k for the social aspects, which are indeed met at those facilities, and very carefully, I might add. But as long as you provide your child with social opportunites in which they must follow rules and interact with others during a structured time or during structured activities( library story time, play groups, preschool sports, sunday school,etc) your child will be fine. Socializing children is a great thing, but they do not need 4 hours a day every day fulfill those needs.Really , it is up to how much you can and are willing to do at home.

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NO YOU CAN SKIP PRESCHOOL BUT NOT K SORRY ABOUT MY OLD ANSWER.

I have a child who excells academically. I chose to send her to preschool for the social aspect and routine. I was surprised how hard it was for her to adjust to the routine. But, once she adjusted she excelled even more. Now I realize what a huge impact routine plays in my child's life. Her socialization has improved as well. I am so thankful that I chose to place her in a structured environment that boosted her confidence. It was one of the best decisions I have ever made.