Years of research show that it takes many different factors, all working together, to create a high-quality Pre-K classroom.
Equitable teacher compensation and professional development
Teachers have degrees and early childhood expertise
Minimum of 6.5 hours of instruction for children
Family and community engagement
Evidence-based curricula with a social-emotional emphasis
Continuous program evaluation
Maximum class size of 20 with a 10:1 child to staff ratio
Licensed settings with a 4- to 5-star quality rating
Health screenings and healthy meals
Transition support upon entering Pre-K and moving to Kindergarten