When it comes to preparing your child for future academic success, early education plays a critical role. At Rising Stride Child Care Centers, we recognize the importance of a quality pre-K program. Education at this stage not only fosters a love for learning but also supports social, emotional, and cognitive development. Learn more about the benefits of enrolling your child in our pre-K education program, then contact us today with any questions you may have.
Social Skill Development
Pre-K education provides vital opportunities for children to interact with their peers. Through structured play and group activities, kids learn to communicate, share, and work as a team. These social skills are essential for building relationships and creating a supportive community among classmates.
Cognitive Growth
In a pre-K setting, children engage in various activities that stimulate their cognitive abilities. From hands-on learning with numbers and letters to critical thinking through problem-solving games, our curriculum is designed to foster intellectual curiosity. This strong foundation prepares children for the more rigorous academic challenges they will encounter in kindergarten and beyond.
Emotional Resilience
Pre-K programs allow children to explore their feelings and understand the emotions of others. By engaging in role-play and discussions, they learn to express their emotions healthily. This emotional growth is vital, as it fosters resilience and empathy, essential traits for success in both school and life.
Preschool provides opportunities for play
Is play really a benefit of preschool? It might seem simple, but research shows that playful experiences prepare children for “deeper learning,” especially in essential skills like executive functioning. Preschool exposes children to many different types of play that they may not have access to at home.
Ultimately, the greatest value of preschool is inherent in the power of play and exploration. The early brain is insatiably curious, and quality preschools provide vast opportunities for children to have exposure to various subjects, the arts, creative processes and literature.
Preschool encourages physical development.
Believe it or not, physical development directly impacts a child’s ability to learn. Fine motor skills are necessary for kids to hold a pencil and learn to write as they get older, and gross motor skills are the whole-body movements that allow kids to balance and coordinate their actions.
Preschool environments give kids what they need to make progress in these important physical developments, including plenty of time spent outdoors. Preschool helps children make mind-body connections that not only develop these skills but boost their self-confidence as children feel physically capable and self-sufficient in their bodies.
Rising Stride Child Care Programs Set Your Child Up for Success
Rising Stride programs are the best choice to get all the benefits your young child needs to succeed in kindergarten, elementary school and beyond. Our commitment to preparing children for early learning, language skills, emotional development, and long-term academic success drives everything we do, from attracting, equipping, and retaining the best preschool teachers to meeting and exceeding state standards and providing safe, healthy school environments. Children who experience a positive pre-K education are more likely to develop a lifelong love for learning. This intrinsic motivation sets them on a path toward academic achievement. Contact us today and
Learn more about Rising Stride Child Care Centers HERE, or contact us on our website to set up a tour of our Child Care and Preschool locations in Drexel Hill or Woodlyn.