Quality care is good for kids, promoting school readiness.
It tells us that children don't just grow into school readiness.
Redshirting may be a response to demands for a higher level of school readiness.
The revised Framework guides all programs serving 3 to 5 year old children on key elements of school readiness.
The study recommends nationwide parent education programs and a national parents' guide to school readiness.
Kindergarten has been shown to improve school readiness in children at risk.
For parents and families, school readiness means they are engaged in the long-term, lifelong success of their child.
The Center focuses on family support, parent education and school readiness for preschoolers.
Since 1965, nearly 30 million low-income children and their families have received these comprehensive services to increase their school readiness.
Last year the program, which stresses early childhood development and school readiness, cared for 65 children.