Signs of readiness
- Stays dry for about two hours
- Shows discomfort in a wet or dirty nappy
- Can pull pants up and down
- Tells you, in words or gestures
PARENTING · EARLY YEARS
Potty training before nursery
Signs your child is ready, a simple routine, and what to expect when they start school.
IN SHORT
Most children are ready to potty train between two and three. Look for signs — staying dry for two hours, noticing a wet nappy, telling you — then follow a calm routine. Nursery teachers expect accidents and help with them; what matters is that your child can tell an adult they need to go.
Updated · Mayo International School, Patparganj, East Delhi
A simple routine
- Sit on the potty after waking, after meals and before bath
- Use the same words every time
- Praise trying, not just success
- Dress them in easy clothes; skip buttons and belts
Accidents
Stay calm and matter-of-fact. Send a spare set of clothes to school in the first months.
Questions parents ask
Does my child need to be fully potty trained for nursery?
Not perfectly. Children should be able to tell an adult they need to go; teachers and attendants help with the rest.
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- School office+91 9870327326
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- Address · get directionsP.S-5, I.P.Extension, Patparganj, New Delhi, Delhi 110092 (opens in a new tab)
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