Research clearly shows a direct connection between quality early childhood education—like that provided by Horizon Education Centers—and success in subsequent classrooms.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
As the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) notes, experiences in a child’s first five years of life play a crucial role in their development: social, cognitive, emotional, and physical. Children who have access to quality education during their early years have opportunities for healthy development as they’re being prepared for kindergarten and beyond.
Components to look for in early childhood education centers include, according to HHS, low student-teacher ratios in the classroom led by trained teachers with a focus on imparting and strengthening basic skills. What else to look for: opportunities for school-parent partnerships.
That’s exactly what you’ll get at Horizon Education Centers: experienced teachers in programs with desired ratios and developmentally appropriate curriculum in sensory-rich environments along with strong parent-staff relationships.
The socioeconomic status of families and their communities can have an impact on a child’s ability to get the early start they need. Quality early childhood education programs therefore have an opportunity to fill in gaps to provide these children with a more level playing field. We’re proud to be one of the best sources of childcare—widely available with quality programs, regardless of family income.
Learning Policy Institute
Learning Policy Institute (LPI) conducts independent research with the goal being to improve education policies and practices at local, state, and federal levels. They aim to empower all children, supporting equitable learning, and LPI collaborates with educators, policymakers, community groups, and more to strengthen education.
LPI shares how the appropriate level of early learning provides a solid foundation for the young children’s “healthy development and academic success”—just what you want for your own family. Benefits are long-term, too, going beyond more achievement in the classroom to success in adulthood, including careers. When you’re looking for this type of quality education for your children, LPI suggests that you look for four elements:
- Integrated, inclusive programs that align well with early elementary grades
- Quality curriculum taught by a well-trained team in facilities that are safe and encourage family support and provide wraparound services plus appropriate assessments
- Diverse workforce that receives practice-based preparation and learning opportunities and are supported by reasonable compensation for their efforts—who can therefore recognize and honor the diverse backgrounds of students
- A clear and easily navigated system, being coherent for parents and childcare providers
Again, Horizon Education Centers check all of these boxes with infant, toddler, and preschool programs to provide the quality of early childhood education you want for your family—as well as school aged programs that keep supporting and supplementing what they’re learning in school. We have thirteen conveniently located centers, and you can enter your zip code here to find the best one for you.
We invite you to schedule a tour today!