Study Shows That Full Day JK/SK Programs Bost Educational Achievement & Social Skills In Children

Online, April 1, 2012 (Newswire.com) - Childventures Early Learning Academy, an early childhood education centre in Ontario with full day JK/SK classes, has announced several new programs aimed to further enhance the quality of education that it presently offers at its four childcare centres in Burlington, Richmond Hill, Ancaster and Vaughan.

According to a recent Rutgers University study, four-year-olds in full-time learning programs scored higher in math and language skills. The study found that quality full-time programs had dramatic and lasting effects on children's learning across a broad range of knowledge and skills.

Other recent surveys have supported the widely held belief that a child's success in life often hinges on the quality of early childhood education.

Preschool education has recently gained immense popularity. Following a string of surveys highlighting the importance that childcare centres play in facilitating the development of both academic and social skills, parents have increasingly inquired about full day kindergarten programs.

For over 10 years, Childventures Early learning Academy has provided the strong foundation necessary to advance the social, emotional, physical and intellectual development of children enrolled in its programs.

Through an innovative blend of Montessori, High Scope and Core Knowledge programs, Childventures offers leading preschool education centres in Burlington, Vaughan, Richmond Hill and Ancaster. In addition to programs designed to improve reading, writing and math skills, the Junior and Senior Kindergarten classes offer early exposure to art, language, drama, music, gym and science.

With an optimal teacher-student ratio, children are given the individual attention necessary for an enjoyable and effective kindergarten experience. Additionally, the 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. school hours work perfectly to accommodate the full time schedules of parents, while also preparing children for regular school hours in the future.

The full-day JK/SK programs offered at Childventures are finely tuned to develop social skills and a positive sense of self in each child. Best of all, the strong curriculum prepares children for a smooth and successful transition to grade school.

The National Institute of Early Education Research also recently highlighted the importance of quality childcare centres and their effect on the social, emotional, physical and intellectual development of children.

Childventures' full-day kindergarten programs in Burlington, Vaughan, Richmond Hill and Ancaster are run by a select team of leading early childhood educators who are specifically trained and certified in JK and SK education. This is in sharp contrast to public schools that typically use grade school teachers for both preschool and kindergarten programs.

With academic success hinging on both the quality of education and the amount of individual attention given to each child, Childventures has maintained an optimum teacher to student ratio of 1:12 in each of its early childhood education programs in Ontario. This compares favorably with public school classrooms, where the teacher to student ratio is often 1:32.

With the belief that every child is unique, Childventures junior and senior kindergarten classes offer a stimulating and positive environment for children to cultivate their natural talents and begin reaching long-term academic goals at an early age