My daughter just turned 4 and wants to go to school but I can't afford preschool?

Question

would she be able to go to kindergarden if she meets all criteria?

Answer 1

I have two words for you Head Start.

Answer 2

no but you could look in to funding by the state

i live in ga andthey will pay for your child to go to pre k at age 4

Answer 3

All of my brothers went to headstart in Wahington. You shouldn't have to pay for pre-school, at least my mom never had to.

Answer 4

public pre schools are suppose to be FREE. If it is not, call your state dept of education and ask them about it.

As for the age to start K, you need to check your state's 'compulsory age' laws.

In GA, a child starts school at age 6. But the law doesn't state if they should start  K or 1st.

Kindergarten is not legally required but everyone starts kids out in K at 5 yrs old anyway.

Answer 5

I don't know if you are low income, but if you are low-income there is a chance that you can get your doughter at Head Start.  It's a program for low-income families, it's not a daycare.  This programs works realy great, its like preshool, they work with your child to prepare them for kindergarden.  I hope this information helps you.  Both my boys went to Head Start.  Some public schools officer Pre-school.  Call all the schools near your naighborhood and find out.

Answer 6

You know most states have programs that you can apply for and they can help you pay for it and it goes off your income. You should look into it and see. Go to you state's website to find out where and if yours offers it

Answer 7

If you don't have Head Start in your area, check out your local YMCA.  They have tuition assistance available and scholarships for those who qualify.

Answer 8

Look into Head Start or if the local high school has a tech center they might offer a free or very inexpensive preschool.

Answer 9

Sure!  You could teach her at home and she could go on to kindergarten just fine.  Here are some cheap and easy ideas for homeschooling preschool:

http://www.successful-homeschooling.com/...

You are more than capable of getting her ready.  Hope this helps!

Answer 10

you could put her in a head start program if you  have one in your neighborhood

Answer 11

Yes, preschool is not mandatory - but please check out options for financial help to send your daughter to preschool.  Preschool is so essential nowadays with all day every day kindergarten in most places and all the things children need to know BEFORE they start kindergarten.  Check with Head Start - call your local job and family services - talk to a private preschool and see if they offer a scholarship or if you can work something out with bartering (any talent you might have) to trade for tuition. I have a friend who is a dance instructor and she comes in three times a month and she has two children who attend my preschool for half price - it's wonderful!  Her children get a preschool education, our preschoolers get fun and fitness with a wonderful instructor.

Answer 12

Do you have a Headstart in your town?  Eligibility is income based but they take higher income when slots are available.

Most public librarys have preschool/toddler time and is free.

Many parks and recreation programs have seasonal things like t-ball.  that are free or have a minimal fee.

Check on line, the newspaper, the local PTA and see if there is preschool group you can meet with or how maybe you could start your own.

If children meet the age requirement and have their shots the schools have to take them.  If your child shows delays the school may place them in a pre-k verses a traditional kindergarten but they will take her.  Depending on the resources of the school, children who do well on their kindergarten testing sometimes only go 1/2 days while children needing a little catch up go for the full day.  Alot depends on your school district and the resources available in your area.

Many high schools now have a child development classes, check with your local area to see if your daughter could volunteer for that program (some require fees and have waiting lists/ some fee schedules are based on income).  

You could also check with a local daycare provider.  Maybe you could volunteer 1/2 a day in the center in exchange for a couple of 1/2 drop in slots (like when a kid is out sick or something). Some centers would gladly take the help on a busier day of the week (like holidays when the schools are closed) in exchange for letting your child come on a day they wouldn't be full anyhow.

Answer 13

They should have a 4-K, my kids went to it. It's the same thing as kindergarten, but a year younger. See if the public school near you has one.