Potty Training and Preschool: What Parents Should Know

Table of Contents:

1. Introduction
2. Is Potty Training a Preschool Requirement?
3. How GD Goenka Supports In-Progress Learners
4. Creating a Safe, Non-Judgmental Space
5. What Parents Can Do at Home
6. When Setbacks Happen (And Why That’s Okay)
7. Conclusion

1. Introduction Potty training is a developmental process—not a race. Children reach this milestone at their own pace, and it often overlaps with the preschool years. At GD Goenka Public School, Mahanagar, we believe in respecting each child’s readiness, while gently reinforcing independence and consistency.

2. Is Potty Training a Preschool Requirement? While some schools require full potty training before admission, GD Goenka takes a more compassionate, readiness-based approach. We understand that:

• Every child develops at their own speed
• Accidents are normal and expected
• Support—not pressure—leads to success

We encourage families to begin the process before school starts, but we’re fully prepared to help.

3. How GD Goenka Supports In-Progress Learners Our toddler and nursery classrooms include:

• Child-sized toilets and step stools
• Bathroom routines built into the timetable
• Attentive staff who assist without shaming
• Extra clothes stored at school for accidents

Teachers use gentle reminders and celebrate small wins to build confidence.

4. Creating a Safe, Non-Judgmental Space We ensure children:

• Never feel embarrassed by accidents
• Are allowed time and privacy
• Receive consistent cues for bathroom breaks
• Learn self-help skills like wiping and flushing

Our goal is to help every child feel secure and in control.

5. What Parents Can Do at Home

• Practice regular bathroom schedules
• Use positive reinforcement (stickers, praise)
• Avoid comparing with siblings or peers
• Communicate openly with teachers about progress or concerns

Consistency across home and school builds trust and success.

6. When Setbacks Happen (And Why That’s Okay) New environments, emotional shifts, or illness can cause regression. We treat setbacks as temporary, not failures. Teachers handle them with calm and compassion—never punishment.

7. Conclusion At GD Goenka Mahanagar, potty training is treated as a team effort between home and school. With patience, kindness, and routine, every child reaches this milestone feeling supported and capable.