Although you may view your child as a tiny toddler, preparing them for school is vital to their education. Early childhood learning will get them started on the path to both academic and social success. Preschool programs teach valuable skills, providing a foundation that will help them succeed in elementary school and beyond.

With over 40 years of combined childcare experience, Cortlandt Manor, NY’s A Rising Star Children's Center is one of the area’s most admired destinations for early childhood education, offering infant and toddler care, preschool programs, and before & after school programs to help every child succeed. Discover how early childhood learning prepares your child for school:

• Promotes Growth: Preschool programs are the first step away from home for most children, placing them in a structured setting among both teachers and peers. This offers them opportunities to follow directions and share—valuable skills they’ll carry into elementary school.
• Creates An Academic Foundation: Kindergarten has higher expectations than it did in the past, which is why creating an academic foundation is vital for future success. Not only does childcare teach children valuable pre-literacy and math skills, but it also offers appropriate playtime for their age. Educators understand how each age range develops, so activities are properly planned around your child’s growth.
• Creates A Social Foundation: When little ones spend time away from their parents in childcare programs, they learn to interact with adults outside of the family. They also tackle one of life’s most important skills: socialization. Relationships will naturally develop with peers, creating playmates who could last a lifetime. Meanwhile, teachers discover moments where they can show children how to interact better and manage their feelings.
• Allows Children To Make Choices: With multiple activity choices, children are given the opportunity to discover new skills and interests. 
• Lets Children Learn Independence: Self-worth grows as children gain independence. As they learn to care for themselves, make choices, and interact with others, their sense of independence expands. In preschool programs, children gain independence by helping with everyday classroom tasks, such as setting up the play area or cleaning up after activities.

If you want to enroll your child in an early childhood learning program, discover the benefits of Cortlandt Manor, NY’s most trusted childcare center. Visit their website to learn more their comprehensive programs, or call (914) 788-4582 to schedule your visit today.