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Definition of Terms Preschool Education

Last Updated Aug 20, 2008 01:14 PM

“The terminology, the age differences, the different hours and types of programs between each state make it really confusing and stressful for parents. Especially for those of us who move interstate a lot.
How am I supposed to know that what was called kindergarten in one state is called preschool in another, and that different cut off points and ages apply. How do I know the difference between staff qualifications and training between states and what quality is supposed to look like and most importantly, how come I have to pay in some states and not in others.” (PARENT WHO MOVED BETWEEN THREE STATES, WRITTEN SUBMISSION) This inquiry acknowledges that the traditional sessional stand-alone preschool program is not the only type of preschool program, nor the model that has been used as a basis for this inquiry. I am using the following definition for the purpose of this inquiry. Preschool is a planned educational program for children in the year before the first year of school.

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