Pre-kindergarten (Pre-K) programs offer a range of benefits for young children, laying a strong foundation for future academic and social success. Here are some of the key advantages:

1. Early Cognitive Development
Improved Language Skills: Pre-K helps children develop language and communication skills. Early exposure to new vocabulary and structured language use can significantly boost literacy skills.
Stronger Academic Skills: Pre-K programs introduce early math, science, and literacy concepts, giving children a head start on skills that will be essential in later school years.
Critical Thinking: Activities in Pre-K often emphasize problem-solving, reasoning, and decision-making, encouraging children to think critically and creatively.

2. Social and Emotional Growth
Social Skills: In Pre-K, children interact with peers, learning important skills like cooperation, sharing, empathy, and conflict resolution.
Emotional Regulation: Early childhood education helps children understand and manage their emotions, fostering greater emotional intelligence.
Confidence Building: Children who attend Pre-K tend to be more confident when transitioning into kindergarten, as they are more familiar with structured settings and routines.

3. School Readiness
Familiarity with School Environment: Pre-K gives children the opportunity to adjust to a school-like setting before kindergarten, reducing anxiety about the school experience.
Routine and Structure: Children get used to a structured environment with schedules and rules, which helps them transition smoothly to kindergarten.

4. Long-Term Academic Success
Improved Academic Performance: Research shows that children who attend Pre-K programs are more likely to do well in elementary school, with higher test scores, better attendance, and improved graduation rates.
Increased Graduation Rates: Studies have found that Pre-K attendance is linked to higher rates of high school graduation and even post-secondary education.

5. Equity and Access
Closing the Achievement Gap: Pre-K programs are particularly beneficial for children from low-income families or underserved communities, providing them with early educational opportunities that they might not otherwise have access to.
Support for Diverse Learners: Pre-K classrooms often include diverse learners, helping children to understand and appreciate differences while learning valuable social skills.

6. Development of Executive Functioning Skills
Self-Regulation: Pre-K helps children develop executive functioning skills, such as attention control, memory, and planning.
Task Completion: Children learn how to start tasks, stay on task, and follow through with their work—important skills that will support success in school and beyond.

7. Parental Benefits
Support for Parents: Pre-K provides parents with more time to pursue work or education while knowing their children are in a safe, enriching environment.
Parent-Teacher Communication: Pre-K programs often have strong systems for communication with parents, helping families stay involved in their child’s learning and development.

8. Behavioral Benefits
Fewer Behavioral Issues: Children in Pre-K tend to display fewer behavioral problems in later grades, as they have been taught to manage their impulses and emotions in a structured setting.
Better Focus and Attention: Early education promotes improved concentration and the ability to sit still and focus on tasks for longer periods of time.

9. Health and Nutrition
Access to Health Services: Many Pre-K programs, especially public ones, provide access to health services, nutrition programs, and other supports that benefit the child’s overall well-being.
Encouragement of Healthy Habits: Some Pre-K programs focus on teaching children about healthy eating, exercise, and other positive habits.

10. Support for Special Needs
Early Identification of Learning Disabilities: Early education programs can help identify learning delays, disabilities, or other special needs that can then be addressed with early intervention, setting children up for future success.

Overall, Pre-K provides children with an opportunity to develop academically, socially, and emotionally, and is a powerful tool in promoting long-term educational and personal success.

Question: What are your school hours?
Answer : Arrival is from 8:30-9:00am. Dismissal is from 2:30-3:00 pm. Aftercare begins at 3:00pm.

Question: Do you provide transportation?
Answer :  No, we do not provide transportation.

Question: Are meals provided?
Answer : We provide breakfast and snack. Families will need to provide lunch daily.

Question: Is there a uniform policy?
Answer : No, students may wear school appropriate play clothes and closed toe shoes.

Question: What is the cut off birthday for eligibility?
Answer : For our currently enrolling classroom, students must be of 4 year old by January 1, 2025.
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At Broad Minds Academy, we offer academic and social enrichment through the following curriculums:

Academic: Creative Curriculum
Our PreK uses Creative Curriculum for whole group instruction. The Creative Curriculum for Preschool empowers children to be confident, creative, and caring learners through play-based, hands-on investigations.

Developmental Assessment: Brigance Early Childhood Screener
Communicate development: Parents can learn about their child's development, including their strengths and areas that may need support. Monitor progress: Parents can see how their child's skills are developing over time. Identify needs: Parents can learn if their child may need additional support or services.

Social Emotional Assessment: The Devereux Early Childhood Assessment
The Devereux Early Childhood Assessment (DECA) is a program that evaluates a child's social and emotional health and resilience. The DECA includes multiple forms, each designed for different age groups and purposes. 

At BMA, we offer free aftercare for our PreK families until 4:30pm. Students are provided extra small group time, physical activity, social interactions and an additional snack by our aftercare team.