MECK Pre-K Blog
MECK Pre-K Blog
Welcome to the MECK Pre-K Blog.
Check back regularly for relevant information on MECK Pre-K and Early Education.
The Top Traits of an Exceptional Pre-K Teacher
As a parent, you want to know your child is in good hands. That’s why we at MECK Pre-K are committed to hiring qualified teachers and assistant teachers in all of our schools. Learn more about what to expect from your child’s pre-K teacher and assistant teacher before the school year begins.
How Long Is Pre-K?
Are you getting ready to enroll your child in pre-K? If so, you probably have some questions about your child’s age, program duration, and scheduling considerations. Here’s what you need to know before enrollment.
Everything You Need to Know for Pre-K Enrollment
Pre-K is a major component of a great early childhood education. This program helps prepare children for the social and academic challenges ahead in kindergarten and all their schooling to come. Given the importance of pre-K, many parents experience stress about whether or not their child is ready, or how to enroll. We’re here to help by answering all of these questions!
What Age Is Pre-K?
The average age of a child entering pre-K in the US is between three and four, but typically pre-K starts at age four. Programs that accept children at younger ages may be categorized as preschools, not pre-K.
How to Find a Free Pre-K Near You
Believe it or not, pre-k programs aren’t all free of charge. Certain programs are limited based on income requirements, while others vary by state. Here are a few things to know as you search for free pre-K options in your area.
There’s a Big Difference Between Pre-K and Daycare
Pre-K and daycare often get confused with each other. While they have their similarities, there are several key differences between the two.
Navigating the Pre-K Admissions Process
Once upon a time, it seems, parents didn’t have to think about lining up schooling for their children for the first few years. Today, parents are researching, contacting, and applying to programs mere months after their child’s birth. Understanding the pre-kindergarten admissions process for one’s child can be daunting. That’s why we’ve put together this primer.
A Pre-K Education Starts With the Right Curriculum
The key difference between preschool and daycare is the pre-K curriculum. A curriculum is what educators intend to teach their students over the course of a semester or school year. A preschool curriculum should encourage learning and growth in a number of areas to prepare children for kindergarten. This includes their literacy abilities, social skills, attitude toward learning, and much more.
How Do I Know Which Public Pre-K Option Is Best for Me?
The preschool years for children are a vital time for their emotional, cognitive, and social development. It is where they make decisions, socialize, interact with others, and develop their speech, motor, and sensory skills. Attending a high-quality education program at this level can set children up for academic success in the future. This is why it is important to make an informed decision on which public pre-K to send your child to.
When Should I Start Thinking About Pre-K?
It’s never too early to start thinking about your child’s pre-K options. However, you shouldn’t enroll them until they’re the appropriate age and have the minimum skills they need to adjust to a pre-K environment.
How Does Kindergarten Compare to Pre-K?
Here is a look at what children learn, how they develop in pre-K and kindergarten, and why both are necessary for proper development for young children.
What Is The Difference Between Preschool and Pre-K?
In this post, we’ll answer the question, “What is the difference between preschool and pre-K?” and explain the importance of a pre-K program for your children. Research shows that a high-quality pre-K program benefits children not only throughout their education but even during adulthood.
What Should I Know Before Enrolling My Child in a Pre-K Program?
Parents have a limited time to decide on a pre-K program and enroll a child. They can prepare in advance by knowing their options and gathering supporting documents to accompany their application. When parents have what is needed for pre-K enrollment, the process goes more smoothly!
How to Know if Your Child is Eligible for Pre-K
Are you thinking about applying for your little one to attend pre-K? This exciting time can come with a lot of questions.
What Do I Need to Apply to Public Pre-K?
Are you thinking about applying for your little one to attend pre-K? This exciting time can come with a lot of questions.
Is Pre-K Better than Keeping My Child at Home?
As a parent, you want the best for your child and will do anything to ensure they have an excellent education. But you may be wondering whether you should send them to pre-K or whether you should homeschool them instead. It’s a difficult question, and you will be searching for some detailed answers.
How Important Is Pre-K to Childhood Development?
Pre-K is a classroom-based education designed to help children build social, physical, emotional, and cognitive skills. At the same time, it introduces classroom learning so that children are familiar with the process when they get to kindergarten.
Top Reasons Your Child Should Attend Pre-K
Are you uncertain about whether or not to enroll your child in a pre-k program? To help you make an informed decision that you can feel confident about, we’ve created a list of the top reasons your child should attend pre-k.
What is the Cost Savings of Public Pre-K?
Early childhood education is a critical part of a child’s academic, mental, emotional, and social development. Early childhood education also encourages children to communicate, create, cooperate, and think critically, which are important skills to help them succeed in life as they get older.
What Do Children Need to Know Before Starting Kindergarten?
Kindergarten is an exciting time for families across the country. It’s a massive step for any child, as they’ll be away from their parents longer than ever before. They are developing skills and learning new concepts at a faster pace than they did at home.
Fun and Educational Pre-K Activities for Winter Break
Now that we’re approaching Winter Break, we’re sharing some ideas for fun and educational activities you can do at home. We asked our pre-k teachers and staff for their best suggestions!
New Study on the Benefits of Early Education
This summer, the Becker Friedman Institute released a new study about the benefits of early education. The paper studies benefits among participants in a high-quality early childhood education program…
Is Pre-K Really Worth It?
Pre-kindergarten is an optional program that parents can enroll their children in, usually at age four and during the school year preceding kindergarten. Many parents opt to have their kids skip pre-k entirely, usually in an effort to save money.
What Do Children Learn in Pre-K?
Pre-k offers children many new opportunities for learning and friendship. Meeting other kids and making friends is part of the fun, though they also develop some practical skills…
Is Pre-K required?
In brief, the answer is no in the state of North Carolina. Pre-kindergarten in the US usually starts at age four or five, though the education requirements vary by state. Even though our state doesn’t require pre-k enrollment…