"School readiness" is a term parents of children entering a Brookline pre-K or preschool are likely to hear from their youngster's teacher in reporting, parent-teacher conferences or mentioned in reference to the curriculum. One would think in pre-K or preschool, Brookline children do little beyond play, but actually, one of the core goals of a Brookline preschool curriculum is developing skills critical for success in later grades.

Before we know it, summer will come to a close and it will be time to begin a new school year. There is always a great deal of anticipation involved, but for younger children, especially, there can also be some stress. To ease your child's transition into a new Brookline pre-K or preschool program, it's helpful to begin preparing them before school starts in the Fall.

The typical family runs on a very full schedule.  Between work, school and family obligations, there are many demands on a parent’s time.  It is hard to balance so much, but even the most mundane chores are opportunities to connect with your children.

The developing skills of youngsters are particularly responsive to an enriched environment where more than one language is spoken.  For this reason, daycare-aged children are able to reap the greatest benefits of a bilingual education.