What's the order???

Question

Okay which comes first, pre-k or preschool. And is there such thing as prepre-k??

Answer 1

It seems that the terms preschool and preK are starting to mean the same thing.  

The term preschooler usually pertains to children 2.5 to 5 (before entering Kindergarten).  I always have considered PreK as the year before Kindergarten and preschool to the three year old program.  

You'll have to ask the specifics to the district, daycare, etc. that you are considering.

Answer 2

at our preschool in michigan, we have 3-year old preschool and 4-year old preschool. most 4 year olds are then ready for kindergarten. however, if the teacher feels they are not, we also have a "young fives" class. this is for children either with a late birthday, or children who just do not have all the kindergarten skills yet. they go 4 days a week and great emphasis is put on preparation for kindergarten.

all cities and states vary, so you will have to check around.

it is very important to be ready for kindergarten, so please don't rush your child. they will benefit enormously in the long run by waiting a little longer to start kindergarten when they are ready.

Answer 3

They are both the same.

Answer 4

Different schools are going to have different names for their programs.  Some schools will use the two terms interchangeably.  Basically, they mean any formal education for the child prior to entering kindergarten in the fall.  Sometimes this is just for one year; other children may attend for two years.  Typically, you start at age 2 1/2 to 3 and continue until you enroll in kindergarten.

I've never heard of a term such as pre-pre-k, but some programs, such as Montessori schools, have infant and toddler programs.  These programs prepare the child to enter into the [ages] 3-6 programs, considered to be both preschool and kindergarten.

Other pre-pre-k-type programs could include daycare programs, play groups, early music classes, though they won't be called such.  These would also be for children not yet in preschool or pre-k.

Answer 5

they are they exact same thing and there is no such thing as prepre k

Answer 6

They're the same thing. Just a different name. Prepre-k would be like a daycare.

Answer 7

I always thought pre-k and preschool were the same thing. But I could be wrong. Anyways, I would think that preschool comes before pre-k.

Answer 8

HELLO

PRESCHOOL COMES BEFORE PREK.

PRESCHOOL IS FOR CHILDREN BEFORE THEY ENTER PREK. THERE IS PRESCHOOL FOR 2-3 YEARS OLD. ALSO IT DEPENDS ON WHICH STATE IT IS YOU LIVE IN TO DETERMINE WHETHER YOUR CHILD CAN ENTER KINDERGARTEN AT 4 YEARS OF AGE.

THEN THE CHILD AFTER ATTENDING PRESCHOOL THEY ENTER PREK WHICH IN ESSENCE IS JUST TO GET THEM READY FOR THE SCHOOL TYPE ATMOSPHERE. AS YOU PROBABLY KNOW IT IS VERY HARD TO GET A CHILD AT 3 OR 4 TO SIT DOWN FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME AND TO KEEP THEM FOCUSED ON ONE THING FOR A WHILE. I HAVE NEVER HEARD OF PREPREK BUT THAT DOESNT MEAN IT DOESNT EXIST SOMEWHERE. PRESCHOOL IS FOR 2-3 YEAR OLDS PREK IS FOR 4 YEAR OLDS AND KINDERGARTEN IS FOR 5 YEAR OLDS. DEPENDING ON WHERE YOU LIVE. IN OKLAHOMA THEY WILL LET YOU ENTER KINDERGARTEN AT 4 BUT IN TEXAS THEY WONT LET YOU GO UNLESS YOU ARE ALREADY 5.

HOPED I HELPED.

                           HELLODOLLY

Answer 9

well we have preschool for 3 years old which is two years before kindergarten and then we have preschool for 4 year olds which is kindergarten readiness and is one year before kindergarten so it might be considered more pre-k.