Students at our Hillsboro, Oregon, San Antonio, Texas and Pompano Beach, Florida preschool centers benefit from the very best academic, emotional and spiritual environment that parents can trust and children can enjoy.
We know that deciding to send your child to preschool is a big step for parents. While young children can and do thrive when staying home, we believe there are incredible benefits to enrolling your child in a Christ-centered early education program.
Cognitive Development in a Structured Environment
Young children are naturally curious and ready to soak up new information. Choosing a structured, curriculum-based preschool over a daycare when considering where to send your child will allow him or her to regularly engage in learning activities, develop a love for learning and prepare them for a successful kindergarten start.
According to the Bridgespan Group, children who start Kindergarten cognitively “ready for school” have an 82% chance of mastering basic learning skills by age 11, compared to a 45% chance for those who are not equipped with early learning skills before entering kindergarten. The Learning Policy Institute adds that attending preschool reduces the rate of special education placements later on by 10%.
Building Social and Emotional Skills
Introducing your child to groups made up of their peers allows them to experience new social dynamics and practice interaction with others in a safe environment that he or she would otherwise not be exposed to when with your family.
Data from the Perry Preschool Program revealed that socio-emotional skills have a greater effect on later-life outcomes than cognitive skills. However, academic success also greatly relies on a student’s socio-emotional skills.
The same data suggests that socio-emotional skills that are gained in early childhood are responsible for driving academic motivation, which is responsible for 30% of student achievement.
Fostering Independence
Parents of preschoolers would all agree that around ages 2-4, children are on a quest for independence. Choosing to send your child to a safe preschool that you trust will allow him or her to express their autonomy and further develop their sense of self. Additionally, establishing independence early on builds self-confidence, problem-solving and life skills which can contribute to positive mental health for years to come.
Introducing Faith and Values
Dr. George Barna of The Barna Group suggests that a person’s worldview begins developing as early as 15 or 18 months old. Research also shows that 63% of Christians decided to follow Christ between the ages of 4 and 14 years old.
Introducing faith as early as possible creates a foundation for a biblical worldview and establishes a child’s values and moral compass that will continue to impact his or her life well into adulthood.
At enCourage Preschools, we support parents in establishing strong foundations of faith and education by providing students with the very best academic, social and spiritual training. Our full-time, gospel-centered preschools lead with love and excellence.
Are you ready to send your little one to preschool? Take the first step and schedule a tour today!
