Choices in Education, Inc. programs combine the best that public Pre-K, Head Start and high-quality child care have to offer.

More than 2,000 preschool-aged children are served every day in 10 free-standing centers and 16 public school-based sites. The majority of these centers have achieved national accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) – a true testament to our commitment to excellence in early childhood programming.

Choices in Education programs offer high-quality, researched-based services proven to increase the school readiness of young children, including:

• Safe, welcoming facilities
   
• Low teacher-child ratios – one teacher for every eight to 10 children
   
• Highly-qualified, degreed teachers
   
• Research-based, individualized curriculum
   
• Developmentally-appropriate activities and materials
   
• Comprehensive special education services focusing on early intervention and prevention
   
• Ongoing assessment and evaluation of children’s progress
   
• Nutritious meals and snacks
   
• Parent involvement opportunities.
   

In addition, many sites provide more comprehensive services to children and families, including:

• Family empowerment and goal-setting activities
   
• Case management for families
   
• Screening and follow-up for health, nutrition and developmental concerns
   
• Assistance in obtaining health and dental insurance and finding a “medical home.”
   
• Adult Education classes including GED, English as a Second Language and nutrition parenting
   
• Support groups for families of children with disabilities
   
• Programs focused on supporting father involvement.