Some programs are home-based, while others are in more formal settings such as centers and schools.
They include Head Start and preschool programs, both public and private. Regardless of the location, the extent of your family's involvement in your children's early childhood program makes a big difference in how well children adjust and how much they learn. When families take part in their young children's education programs, children do better in school, and the quality of their education can improve. This issue of The Early Childhood Digest looks at these questions, and provides information on how to choose an early childhood program that encourages family involvement. Family involvement means that families work together with care givers and teachers to create an atmosphere that strengthens learning both at the program and in the home.