school readiness at bright horizons: what does it mean?
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As part of the Bright Horizons' mission to create and maintain a school readiness program that meets the evolving expectations of elementary schools, we conducted a comprehensive survey of parents and teachers nationwide to assess their views of the academic preparedness of recent Bright Horizons graduates. To learn more, download our School Readiness Study at www.brighthorizons.com/programs/school-readinessTRANSCRIPT
These years are critical to establishing neural connections that provide a foundation for language, reasoning, problem solving, social skills, behavior,
and emotional health; all are critical aspects of school readiness.
of a child’s brain develops in the first 5 years.*
of Bright Horizons parents believe that Bright Horizons
graduates entered elementary school with a strong enthusiasm for learning.
parents and teachers of Bright Horizons graduates were surveyed during the fall of the child’s 1st year of elementary school to find out if their children were well prepared.of elementary school teachers
surveyed believe Bright Horizons played a critical role in preparing children for the demands of
elementary school.
of Bright Horizons parents agree that their children entered school prepared and ready to meet the demands of kindergarten or first grade.
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SCHOOL READINESS AT BRIGHT HORIZONS®
As part of Bright Horizons’ mission to create and maintain a school readiness program that meets the evolving expectations of elementary schools, we conducted a comprehensive survey of parents and teachers nationwide to assess their views of the academic preparedness of recent Bright Horizons graduates. To learn more, download our School Readiness Study at www.brighthorizons.com/programs/school-readiness.
*Action for Children. “Brain Development and School Readiness.” Action for Children. PowerPoint. 2013. 7 August 2010. http://www.actionforchildren.org/up_doc/Early_Brain_Development_Slides_8.8.pdf