My 5yo daughter will be starting kindergarten in a few months and I would like to know if she can ride on the school bus. I had been planning to just drive her, partly because her school is right on my way, and partly because she is so small that I worry whether the bus is safe for her. I have heard that school buses are very safe for kids over 50 pounds, but she is only 32.5 pounds (It's going to be a looong time before she's 50 at this rate). Is this something I should be concerned about? I know that for pre-school aged kids they can ride in a harnessed seat on the bus, but since she is 5, I don't know that she would qualify despite her small size. When I asked about this at kindy registration they looked at me like I was nuts. Any input and info appreciated! TIA