Kindergarden/ PreK Advice
To Red-Shirt or Not? Includes updates from 2013 policy change [Updated 2017]
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Daycares, Preschools, and Pre-K: the Difference
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The difference between preschools and daycares has become increasingly blurred. There is now a lot of similarities in programing, structure, and childcare. Many preschools mirror play based learning typical of daycares. Vice versa, daycares now offer more educational structure. Throw Pre-K into the mix, and it can get even more confusing - especially in Park Slope where early child care centers line the city’s blocks.
Here, PSP breaks it down for you.
January 2014 Kindergarten Admissions Update
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From NYC.gov:
If you live in New York City and your child is turning five years old in 2014, your child is eligible to attend Kindergarten in September 2014.
Below are important dates and resources to guide you through the application process.
Prekindergarden & Kindergarten Application Process
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Important links to Public School Pre-K, Kindergarten and First Grade information.
Holding off on Kindergarten? Advice from the Brooklyn School Lady
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School districts outside of NYC have earlier age cutoffs for kindergarten. Why can't NYC parents whose children have late fall birthdays request that their children wait a year to start school if they feel that their children aren't ready and they will be the youngest in the class?
2012-2013 Pre-Kindergarten Directory & Info Sessions
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2012-2013 Pre-Kindergarten Directory
The 2012-2013 Pre-Kindergarten Directory is now available online. The Directory includes a list of all public school and community-based organization (CBO) pre-kindergarten programs, and information about how to apply.
Preschool Deposit and Tuition
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Whether it's a layoff, a sweet PreK spot, a move, or a new job schedule, circumstances change. So what do you do when your chosen preschool isn't an option anymore - and you've already put down that killer deposit? Park Slope Parents members talk about their experiences with preschool tuition deposits and tuition.
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