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pre-kindergarten

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CCR&R
Savion Thorne

Why is Pre-K Important?

Pre-K helps children begin to associate more with their peers, and it focuses some on academic topics, but more on helping children learn how to relate to one another, how to follow a daily schedule, how to perform self-help tasks such as tying on shoes, putting on jackets and sweaters, handwashing and other things that children will need to be able to do in kindergarten.

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Kristen Hernandez, Bilingual Child Care Referral Counselor and Savion Thorne January 13, 2022
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Durham PreK
CCSA Staff

Got a 4-year-old? Durham PreK Wants You!

There are still some open spots for children who turned 4-years-old by August 31 – Durham PreK is open for business. To complete an application…

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Marsha Basloe, President and Linda Chappel, Senior VP, Triangle Area CCR&R October 21, 2019
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Durham PreK
CCSA Staff

Where are our children?

Universal pre-K is a huge need in Durham County, yet NC Pre-K does not have all its slots filled for this school year, which starts in only a few weeks.

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Marsha Basloe, President August 9, 2019
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Durham PreK
CCSA Staff

Durham Makes a Bold Move

In 2018, Durham County locally invested in open access for more 4-year-old children to high-quality preschool services. Durham PreK was born.

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Linda Chappel, Senior VP, Triangle Area CCR&R June 14, 2019
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From the President
CCSA Staff

Online Pre-K? Just Say No.

We don’t need a 3-year pilot that diverts $1.5 million from additional pre-K seats for children. Let’s put every dollar possible into expanding what works. And, for 4-year old children, that’s a setting that promotes interactions with teachers and peers.

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Marsha Basloe, President June 4, 2019
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