why early child programs prepare a child for kindergarten

R.A. Title Today, over 98% of all children attend kindergarten prior to entering first grade (Education School Readiness). Unfortunately, for reasons not covered in this paper, many of these children are not fully prepared to participate in their very first school experience. One way to help a child prepare to enter kindergarten is to enroll him/her in an early childhood program. Early childhood programs such as Head Start, day care and preschool aid in …

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