Oh my gosh, you sound just like I did when my daughter went to school for the first time...this is what I heard...oh my child is ready(hate that one), they learn so much more if they go full day, yeah! more story time, art, gym, which are all good things if a child can handle physically a full day or desires it...what child desires it, unless of course they end up in day care the rest of the day...then of course it is the obvious choice. Just think of the things you and your daughter can spend doing. HOw about a trip to the zoo, museum, gymnastics, without the crowds, park, and sunshine, and better yet a free nap at your home. The most important time is time with mommy.Does she feel bad when she leaves? Or is she excited about coming home? Maybe she should decide. This may change in time as full day kindergarten becomes a free option, but in our district, you have to pay for it. What I have heard after talking to K teachers is, the only difference in the kids going 1/2 day and full day is that their stamina to handle a full day schedule in first grade is a little weaker. But she said that that adjusts within the first month of school. With your child having an August birthday, you made the best decision. She is young. Remember there are many at that birthdate, that did not even send their kids to school. I know my son has a late July birthday...and the cut off was Aug. 1...so I decided to wait and put him in the next year. At which point, I then put him into all day because he was an older kindergartener. My daugher by the way who did 1/2 day is completely keeping up with her classmates. In my oppinion she is doing very well. Could she have done better...I doubt it. Also, if you are worried about it as far as her academic progress...give her some computer time, read her a ton of books, and let her go crazy with the paint and paintbrush, which by the way is great for handwriting, some libraries have afternoon storytime, go to the grocery store and have her count apples...there is so much you can do with her at home and out in the community. Your one on one time is so much more important. Also, consider the amount of time your child's teacher will honestly be able to spend with your child directly. Do you realize how big of a trend home schooling is becoming. I am fortunate to be in a good district, but I often consider it. M.'s who do send their kids to full day are not mean, as the M. said. But if their kids are stating it....Hmmmmm!!! I wonder what that means. Hang in there. Follow your own heart...and ignore the other comments. Many are parents who are burnt out. ( I think I am becoming one of them, some have to or want to work, some have no choice because someone is telling them they have to) Do you know that my mother in law made a comment to me about someone else...and I know she wasn't meaning me, (at least on that one) that people have more kids because they do not want to work...being a M. is tough work...There are days I threaten to my kids I am going to go back.LOL...but I am a teacher of kids with special needs...so I kind of like my world. I feel for any parent who has a child with special needs, full time is one situation where I would definately put a child into full day. The structure, and the extra services are necessary and for the parents and family involved, needed.There are days that I waste worrying about doing the right things...and how others feel about it. It can put you in a bad place, where I often end....so I am going to pull you up....you made a Great decision !!!! Go with it !!! Go M. !!! Go M.!!!LOL