WHAT MAKES HIGH-QUALITY
PRE-K HAPPEN?

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