Research has shown that 3- and 4-year-olds, especially those who are at risk for school failure, when placed in high-quality preschool programs are more successful in their future academic and social development.

However, studies measuring both process and structure – two essential indicators of the quality of early education programs – in multiple preschool programs around the country have found that...

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New research shows that teaching kids more and more, at ever-younger ages, may backfire.

Ours is an age of pedagogy. Anxious parents instruct their children more and more, at younger and younger ages, until they're reading books to babies in the womb. They pressure teachers to make kindergartens and (To read on please click here!)

Are you considering joining us here at Park Place Children's Center, but wondering how your child would manage the transition?  Then come visit us for a day and see for yourself how wonderful our school is!

Prospective students (and their parents) are invited spend a day with us -- free of charge.  Parents are welcome to spend as much time with their children here as they'd like.  We must have certain paperwork on file in order to comply with state regulations, but all you have to do is call to schedule a date that's convenient for you.  We welcome the opportunity to show you how your child would benefit from being a part of Park Place Children's Center!  Call us at (864) 270-5910 to schedule your "test drive!"

At Park Place Children's Center, we use The Creative Curriculum as the foundation of our program.  This is a well-researched and well-respected curriculum that describes each subject area and shows how to teach it in ways that support children's academic progress while respecting the way they grow and develop.

The following information is taken from The Creative Curriculun for PreSchool -- Fourth Edition.