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Mission Statement
To provide opportunities for children from under-resourced families to gain the skills and confidence needed to reach their unique potential, by offering free early childhood education in a Christ-centered, nurturing, and stable environment.
About This Cause
Low-income families have minimal access to quality early childhood education programs because of the limited funding and space in state-operated 4-year-old Pre-K programs and the high cost of private 0 to 4-year-old programs. According to research, 90% of brain growth happens from ages 0 to 5 and these early childhood experiences lay the foundation for school success. According to The Gates Foundation, economically disadvantaged students who do not attend an early childhood program enter Kindergarten one full year behind in the academic and social skills vital for school success and rarely catch up. All children deserve high-quality early childhood education to prepare them physically, academically, socially, and emotionally for success in school and life. What we do: -Enroll a cohort of 2-year-old children every three years and work with this same group of children through age four, 3.5 hours a day, 4 days a week; providing educational stability to the students and cultivating stronger relationships with students’ families. Create a fully-integrated, age-appropriate, and language-enriched curriculum, including play, songs, books, social interaction, imaginative role play, outdoor time, exploration, field trips, and experiential learning. -Provide daily transportation to and from school for all students. -Supply well-balanced, nutritious hot breakfasts and lunches to provide energy and promote brain development. -Help students develop conflict-resolution skills and a strong sense of independence and self-assurance. -Educate students’ families, offering opportunities to engage in their child’s experience. Provide curriculum-related materials for at-home enrichment for all families. -Provide academic and health screenings on an annual basis. -Provide all services free of charge by soliciting donations and grants to fund operations.