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Pre-K party got started and is "popular" because it's "Daycare" for the parents. I've known so many parents how have been eager to use preschool so they don't have to pay for daycare. In many cases it can actually be cheaper than daycare.
As a former elementary teacher and a mother of a 4 yr old I would suggest you not bother. Your son gets to play with kids in home day care which is a great environment to be in. He does seem bright and would probably do just fine when he's ready for Kindergarten. If you're concerned about him getting used to a schedule, I wouldn't worry, because he's bright enough to adapt. He probably gets a schedule at day care for lunch, naptime, playtime, story time, or such activities. I'm sure you have a schedule at home as well.
It sometimes irritates me when people act so concerned about socialization. How much is enough and how much is too much? There is no harm in a child playing alone at times. If he gets to play with other kids daily and with you as well then he's interacting with enough people to learn good social skills.
I am homeschooling my daughter for Kindergarten and have promised her that we'll talk about 1st grade and where she'll go. I promise you - she won't be going to public school. Only parochial, private, or homeschool.
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