Universal Pre-K in Maine

May 21 2013 15:02

Last week, the Maine Children's Alliance and other education groups testified in support of LD 1530 -  An Act to Establish a Process for the Implementation of Universal Voluntary Prekindergarten Education.  The Maine Children's Alliance supports high quality universal prekindergarten that is:
  • Well-integrated with quality Head Start and child care providers in the community,
  • Well-staffed with appropriately credentialed early childhood professionals
  • Designed to especially serve low income families whose children disproportionately need these enriching opportunities
  • Encouraging parent engagement and providing family support;
  • Easily accessible even for families who cannot afford a car, and is
  • Wrapped with a full day of quality care so that working parents know their children are safe and well throughout the day while they work.
In addition, MCA believes that creating a universal pre-K system for four year olds must not be done in isolation from the rest of the state’s early childhood system. To access MCA's full testimony, click here.

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