What is More at Four?
More
at Four is a state-funded, community-based
pre-kindergarten program. More at Four is designed
to provide 4-year-old children, who may not otherwise be
served, with a valuable educational experience. This part-day
program provides young children with access to a specific
curriculum and preschool experience to enhance their school
readiness. The More at Four Pre-Kindergarten Program standards
are built on the premise that in order to be successful
academically in school, children need to be prepared in
all five of the major domains of development outlined by
the National Education Goals Panel. Each of these domains
is critical to children's well being, in particular for
their success in reading and math as they come to school.
The five domains are:
- Health and physical development
- Social and emotional development
- Language development and communication
- Cognition and general knowledge
- Approaches toward learning
More at Four children will be required to have
a health assessment, including dental and vision, upon
enrollment. A developmental assessment will also be provided
to identify special needs and monitor growth in the program.
Children also receive family support, and other community
resources as needed.
Why More at Four?
The purpose is to
help children make a smooth transition to kindergarten
so they are at a lower risk for failure. The Cumberland
County More at Four program is
designed to provide at-risk four-year-old children with
an opportunity for quality preschool education.
Who Is Served by More at Four?
1912 at-risk,
four year old children
What Does More at Four Offer?
- A high quality early childhood learning environment
for children with developmental, social, and familial
risk facts that may affect their success in school.
- Family support regarding health, nutrition, developmental
screening and placement for children with special needs.
- Kindergarten Transition Coordination to support families
and children as a child moves from pre-kindergarten to
ensure a successful start in school.
When Does the Program Begin?
The More
at Four Program operates
on the public school calendar.
Where does the More at Four program
take place?
At-risk , four
year old children may attend any one of the 140 classrooms in programs
offered throughout the county by our 80 different More
at Four program partners
to include public schools, Head Start, developmental day,
military sites, or private child-care programs (any provider
must have at least a 4 or 5-star rated license).
Who Administers More at Four?
Partnership for Children of Cumberland County administers
the program in Cumberland County, and works in collaboration
with the Cumberland County Public School System, and early
childhood professionals.
Additional Information About More at Four
For more information please contact
Ar-Nita Davis
Program Development Manager
860-2277 x 2270
adavis@ccpfc.org
or
Ming Jones
More at Four Lead Administrative Assistant
860-2277 x 2271
mjones@ccpfc.org
