Did you know...

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?

Did you know...

Did you know...

Children who enter kindergarten unprepared are more likely to perform below grade level in third grade, and are unlikely to ever catch up.                                                                                                                                                    Low third grade reading scores indicate future crime rates and are used when estimating future jail and prison populations.

Did you know...

Did you know...

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.

Star Rated Sites in Roanoke

Star Rated Sites in Roanoke

Click here to view an interactive map of star rated sites in Roanoke. 

pdfWhat 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

Early Learning Standards

foundation blocks

UPCOMING EVENTS

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

READY FOR SCHOOL....READY FOR LIFE!

Parents

Ready children are ...

  • Children who have had a variety of quality learning experiences.
  • Comfortable with their peers and have positive interactions with them.
  • Able to communicate and interact effectively with adults.
  • Children who have their basic life needs met prior to coming to school so they can put all their energy into learning.

Is my child ready? Learn more about the signs of school readiness, ages birth-5

 

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