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Pre-school?
Question:at what age do kids start pre-school? and is it something you have to pay for??
Answers:
usually 3 or 4 someplace do but there is a program called head start that I beleive is based on how much you make
3 or 4.yes you pay for it...check with your local childcare center
It depends on where you are. Let's start with the first question. An infant (in some cases birth to 18 months or potty trainned) can start formal licensed day care at the start of 6 weeks. Prices can vary from $100 a week to something astronomical like $300 or $400 a week depending on the services you are looking for. There are federal programs (Head Start) which gives funding to schools to provide children with day care services at the age of 3. However, parents must meet maximum and minum income requirements. But when all is said and done, and as a parent of a 4 and 5 year old , and as a teacher; education starts in the home. You and your family are your child's first "school". Children are like sponges, they will absorb anything you teach them. All children can learn albeit in different ways. Are you ready for you child to start learning? Then start teaching. Good luck!!
My sister started at 2, but i think the average is 3-4. i think you pay for it, but im not sure
Depends on your state.
In Florida we have what is called "voluntary pre-k". It is a 3 hour a day program that is free to every child who will be 4 on or before Sept. 1.if there is room in the class. These classes can be at a public school or at a private day care. We also have full-day pre-k classes for "at risk" students as early as 3 years old. These classes are also at no cost. If you want the 3 hour class as part of a full day program, you only pay for the hours over the 3-hour vpk class.
Your best bet is to contact your local school district to see what they have available and to contact any pre-schools/ daycare centers in your area to see what programs they offer.
Kid's don't have to go to preschool at all. If you do want them to go you usually have to pay for it.
Where I live, you can get your 4 year old involved in pre-K in the public school system. You do not have to pay for it in that case.
In England, your child is entitled to 5 x 2 1/2 hour sessions a week, term time only, at settings that are eligible to claim this funding. You are entitled to this funding from the term after the child is 3. So for example, if child is 3 in February, you can claim the funding from the April term.
Some pilot schemes are currently being run from the age of 2, but you would need to contact your local Children's Information Service to find out if there's a setting near you.
Children should start pre school anywhere from 3 to 5 years of age. You may have to pay depending on where it is and who runs it. A headstart program is free or based on what you make, I believe, because it is for disadvantaged families with low income. But is just as good as pre-school I think. I am all for either. Children need to learn to socialize with each other. And a head start before school is always a good thing. Or you can just home school them by teaching them the pre school things yourself if you like. That is if you cannot afford to send them to pre school.
As others have mentioned, it depends on where you live. If your child has a delay (like speech or motor development), the state is required to provide some sort of early development education (a half-day preschool is common or just consultation with the parents). These programs usually have a few peer role models that also attend for free. If you call your local school district, they can tell you if they offer this. Otherwise, check the yellow pages and go visit the preschool to see if it's what you want. Also, talk to friends and neighbors to see what they've done.
most preschools will start at age 3.
Check your area for Head Start, More at 4, or if the local school system has a preK at the elementary school. those you don't have to pay for but Head Start is usually income based or if the child has any special needs such as speech delays (or any delays)
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