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Early Learning
High-quality early learning experiences provided by skilled professionals, in partnership with parents and communities, prepare children for success in school and in life. The Early Learning Pathway leads to success in school and life.
Customer Impacts (fiscal year 2010-2011)
- 487 children increased their skill levels in all areas of learning by one full developmental level.
- 325 children increased their skills in all areas of learning by two full developmental levels.
- 235 kindergarten-eligible children demonstrated kindergarten readiness skills in all areas of learning.
- 798 children received 33% of their daily nutritional requirements through nutritious snacks and lunches.
- 798 children were linked, many for the first time, with an accessible source for ongoing and follow-up medical and dental care.
- 936 parents were supported in their roles as primary educators of their children and participated in decision-making and personal growth opportunities.
- 159 children with disabilities benefited from specialized inclusive education.
- 81 children in the Parent-Child Home Program demonstrated improvement on key school readiness indicators, and 68 children improved their early literacy and positive social skills. 77 parents demonstrated improvement on key positive parenting skills.
Community Impacts (fiscal year 2010-2011)
- Head Start saved the community $46,131,603. Studies indicate that for every dollar invested in Head Start the community saves seven dollars in social costs. Head Start graduates are more likely to graduate high school and college, less likely to need special education or depend on public assistance, and less likely to commit a criminal offense.
- CRK awarded $2,814,426 to child care providers in 20 central Pennsylvania counties for quality improvement. Children who participate in quality early education programs are more likely to do well in school and on academic achievement tests, graduate high school and attend college.
- CRK awarded $322,247 to institutions of higher education and other professional instructors for the professional developmentof Early Learning practitioners.
- CRK awarded $1,078,121 to county community engagement teams for technical assistance and health consultation for Keystone STARS programs.