Did you know...
Almost 90% of the brain’s development occurs before the age of 5, making these years the most critical for education and the foundation for all future learning?
Almost 90% of the brain’s development occurs before the age of 5, making these years the most critical for education and the foundation for all future learning?
Children who enter kindergarten unprepared are more likely to perform below grade level in third grade, and are unlikely to ever catch up. Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Low third grade reading scores indicate future crime rates and are used when estimating future jail and prison populations.
The skills we look for in workers - critical thinking, problem solving, working well with others - are all built on the foundation of those early years?                                                                    That’s why every dollar invested in early childhood education yields a return on investment between $7 and $17.
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What to Look For in High Quality Childcare and Preschool Facilities (brochure & checklist)
If you would like your childcare center or preschool to be a star rated site, please call 540.777.4211, or fill out this APPLICATION and email it to kris@uwrv.org
Feb. 4th - "Play & Learn" at Tons of Fun
Feb. 25th - VSQI Conference
April & May - Spring Parenting Classes
Apr. 22nd-28th - Week of the Young Child
May 12th - "Outdoor Learning" Workshop
Call 540-777-4211 for details or email kris@uwrv.org
