When you think of early childhood education, what age do you think of as the starting point? You may be wondering, in regard to learning, how young is too young? Is there such a thing? In reality, children are born with the unique ability to soak up information, and taking advantage of these malleable minds at an early age can…
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As a parent, we know you want the best for your child. When searching for a quality early childhood education center, many questions may come up. One of these questions that many parents find themselves pondering is, “What are the benefits?”
While there are many immediate benefits that come from enrolling your child in a quality early childhood education program, such as enhanced language development and improved motor skills, today we wanted to specifically introduce you to some long-term benefits that your child will reap for years to come! Let’s take a look.
1. Better Prepared for Future Academics
Enrolling your child in an early education program allows them to get a head start in their academic career. This can instill a love of learning in them early on and let them get comfortable being in a classroom environment. They can develop their own approach to learning, which increases their efficiency for future academic endeavors.
In addition, studies have shown that students who were enrolled in a quality early childhood education program at a young are less likely to repeat a grade and more likely to graduate high school. They tend to score higher on standardized tests, have a higher GPA, and are more likely to pursue a collegiate education. Early childhood education impacts students’ approach to future education in a positive way.
2. Advanced Social & Emotional Development
When enrolled in an early learning center, children get the opportunity to socialize and engage with other children their age and with their adult leaders, all within a safe and structured environment. This allows them to develop socially and emotionally at an earlier age, improving communication and the ability to express their feelings, thoughts, needs, and desires in a healthy and effective manner. Doing so is a skill that will follow them for the rest of their lives, as they begin to develop relationships outside of school as well.
3. Boosted Confidence & Independence
Another long-term benefit of quality early childhood education is boosted confidence and independence. When children are given the opportunity to exist in a space outside of their homes where they learn to make their own decisions, they can become confident in their abilities and not as reliant on their parents. These are valuable skills to have as they progress through their lives, as parents will not always be by their children’s side, and cannot always make the decisions for them either.
4. Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving Skills
Part of what gives children the confidence to make their own decisions is the critical thinking and problem-solving skills they develop in early childhood education. Participating in a classroom often involves being put into new situations that children will have to analyze and figure out how to maneuver through. This includes learning how to compromise with classmates, take directions from their teachers and determine how to act on them, and navigate the social hierarchy that school can be.
5. Better Prepared for Adulthood
Last but not least, students in quality early childhood education programs typically go on to experience more success in their lifetimes. Studies have shown that they are more likely to hold a job and earn more money than their peers who did not attend an early learning program. In addition, they are less likely to have a criminal record. It’s obvious that the skills developed in these programs are valuable and can positively impact the students’ lives for many years.
Ready to enroll your child in a quality early childhood education program? Learn more about TLC Schools and why we have been voted the best preschool in Plano! Curious about what makes our classrooms so effective? Check out our recent blog: “What is an immersive learning environment?” Want to see our methods in action? Get in touch with us and schedule a tour today! We look forward to meeting you and your little one soon.
