Preschool Coverage

All assets associated with the tag: preschool

Transition kindergarten: Is it the right option for your child?

If your child has a summer birthday and has just recently turned five-years-old, you may find they still feel very young to you and wonder if they are truly ready for the big transition to kindergarten.

Crissy Fishbane, WRAL contributor

Transition kindergarten: Is it the right option for your child?

Raleigh preschool closes, catching families off guard

The International Preschool of Raleigh near Brier Creek closed suddenly on Monday, giving parents only 48 hours of notice.

Raleigh preschool closes suddenly, giving parents 48 hours notice

The International Preschool of Raleigh closed suddenly on Monday, giving parents only 48 hours of notice.

Shelle Jackson, WRAL reporter

Raleigh preschool closes suddenly, giving parents 48 hours notice

NC pre-K gets $8M funding boost for supplies, equipment and support

The one-time federal funds amount to nearly $4,000 per classroom.

WRAL News staff

NC pre-K gets $8M funding boost for supplies, equipment and support

Wake ThreeSchool Early Learning Program doubles in size, helps parents stay in the workforce

The Wake ThreeSchool Early Learning Program provides free early childhood education to qualified families in Wake County.

Shelle Jackson, WRAL reporter

Wake ThreeSchool Early Learning Program doubles in size, helps parents stay in the workforce

Wake County preschool program expands to give underserved children high-quality education

Hundreds of children are getting a jump on their education thanks to the Wake County Three-School program. The program gives underserved 3-year-olds a high-quality education.

Wake Three School gives all families a chance to enter preschool

A Wake County program is making preschool available for dozens of families who would otherwise not be able to afford it.

Orange, Wake and Durham have most expensive childcare costs in state, drawing hundreds out to rally

Hundreds of people are expected to rally Thursday in downtown Raleigh, calling for support for early child education across the state.

Ali Ingersoll, WRAL Investigative Data Journalist and Nia Harden, WRAL reporter

Orange, Wake and Durham have most expensive childcare costs in state, drawing hundreds out to rally

Bills aim to fund, reform NC's child care system

A worker shortage, fueled by low wages, in North Carolina daycares and preschools is causing problems for parents and the economy as a whole. State lawmakers are proposing fixes.

Travis Fain, WRAL state government reporter

Bills aim to fund, reform NC's child care system

'Three-school' gets younger students ready for kindergarten

In Wake County, a learning program designed for 3-year-olds opened in eight childcare centers.

Tara Lynn: Love lessons from my pre-schooler

How many of us hold back sharing how we truly feel about the people we love and care about?

Tara Lynn, WRAL contributor

Tara Lynn: Love lessons from my pre-schooler

Big Blue Marble Academy opens first Triangle area location

Big Blue Marble Academy has opened its first Triangle location off North Main Street in Holly Springs. It is currently enrolling children.

Vaccines for youngest children delayed: What parents should know

UNC Health explores what is next for COVID-19 vaccine trials for younger children.

UNC Health

Vaccines for youngest children delayed: What parents should know

How a student's early education experience impacts their future

Early childhood education plays a major role in a child's development. At Cresset Christian Academy, students are able to build a strong foundation that they can rely on through high school and beyond.

Abbey Slattery, WRAL Digital Solutions

All about kindergarten: How to prepare your child and what to expect

Sending your child to kindergarten is full of exciting firsts, but it can also come with some common concerns and questions. What skills should my child know before entering the classroom? What if my son or daughter is afraid of school? How can I support my kid's teacher?

Kelly Hinchcliffe, freelance writer