Research tell us that children's early brain growth presents a tremendous opportunity to lay a strong learning foundation before they start kindergarten.  And children who go to high-quality preschool do better in K-12.  To find a high-quality preschool in your community, focus your search in three areas- people, program and place.  Here are a few of the things you should look for:

• What kind of training and education do the teachers have?
• Are the teachers and children engaged in conversations?
• Can teachers tell you not only what they are doing, but why?
• Does the program use a curriculum to guide learning?
• How may children are in the group?
• Does the program welcome and involve families?
• Does the space have separate learning centers (reading, art, dramatic play, writing, etc.) and a well-equipped playground?

Parents can have confidence that their child will receive a high quality Pre-K experience with PfA.  The PfA Provider Selection Criteria were developed through the strategic efforts of local, state and national early childhood education professionals, child development experts, parents, the business community, and institutions of higher learning.  Click here for list of PfA Providers PfA Locations