Program Benefits

For Children

Extensive research has shown that participation in quality pre-kindergarten experiences significantly improves early literacy, language and math skills.
Pre-k has been shown to improve student performance on third-grade tests
Reduce the number of kids held back in school by up to 36 percent and
Reduce the need for special education by up to 49 percent.

For Early Childhood Education Providers

Free marketing
Recognition as a RSG Participant
Professional Development Opportunities
Technical Assistance to improve or maintain Step Up To Quality rating

For the Community, children who participate in quality early childhood education programs:

Have higher rates of employment as adults
Have higher earnings as adults
Have reduced participation in crime as adults
Have reduced rate of use of public assistance as adults
Finally, research shows the rate of return on investments in early childhood education is far greater than investments made in primary and secondary education