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We have 24 pre-k schools in Smithfield, RI! Compare and find the best pre-k school to fit your needs.

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84 Railroad St Central Falls, RI

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Preschool
Child Care Center located at 345 Blackstone Boulevard Suite 1, Providence, Rhode Island, offers basic childcare and learning services. The school is open from seven AM to six PM, Mondays through Fridays. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, early preschool and kindergarten prep. It offers before- and after- school programs,...
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Bright Start Academy

688 Putnam Pike Greenville, RI

Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
Bright Start Academy located at 688 Putnam Pike, Greenville, Rhode Island, offers childcare and learning services. The school is open from seven AM to five-thirty PM, Mondays through Fridays. It provides programs for infants, toddlers, early preschool and kindergarten prep. It offers before- and after- school programs, including...

Little Peoples Day Care

27 Federal St Blackstone, MA

Child care
Little Peoples Day Care located in Blackstone, Massachusetts, offers childcare and learning services. It is open from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Mondays through Fridays. The center offers programs for infants, toddlers, early education and kindergarten prep, as well as before and after-school programs, including summer camps and winter...

Maple Hill Early Learning Center

1572 Lonsdale Ave Lincoln, RI

Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
Maple Hill Early Learning Center located at 1572 Lonsdale Avenue, Lincoln, Rhode Island, offers basic childcare and learning services. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, early preschool and kindergarten prep. It offers before- and after- school programs, including summer camps and winter breaks. The center operates from...

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Pre-k programs in Smithfield, RI offer an opportunity to introduce your child to school activities, develop social skills, and foster an enthusiasm for learning. Early exposure to education, including math, science, and language arts provides pre-k students with important foundations for the rest of their academic career. Pre-k also teaches kids important life skills such as sharing and caring for others and independence from home. Many parents find pre-k essential to developing the necessary skills to succeed in a classroom setting!

We recommend checking whether pre-k is mandatory or voluntary in Smithfield, RI, as well as reviewing pre-k curriculum at your top choices to make sure it meets your child's needs. You should be prepared to ask questions around the staff's qualifications, safety standards, extracurricular activities and hours of operation, and of course, tuition costs.

Many parents believe pre-k is an important step for young learners, teaching them essential education and social skills. The pre-k curriculum near you in Smithfield, RI typically includes activities such as creative expression, physical development, emergent reading and pre-math/counting lessons. Socially, students are encouraged to practice problem solving and to develop positive relationships with their peers. All pre-k classes provide developmentally appropriate learning experiences tailored to each age level of young children, and each center will have their own approach. Be sure to ask for any specific subjects or fundamentals you have in mind!

Pre-k is designed to give children get a jump start on their education journey, and most pre-k programs near you in Smithfield, RI programs begin teaching basic math, writing and language arts skills. On top of this, pre-k teachers also use social and emotional experiences to ensure the students are well-prepared to enter school and develop their interpersonal skills. How a pre-k approaches these areas will vary, but you can count on a well-rounded approach to learning and development with these tenents in mind.

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