Parental Involvement Vs. Parental Engagement: What You Need to Know
You may have heard the terms “parental involvement” and “parental engagement” before—and although you may have a grasp of what each of these concepts includes, the two offer subtle distinctions between you and your child’s school or education program. At One Place, all of our programs serve to promote parental engagement, including Early Head Start, […]
What’s Evidence-Based Curriculum and Why Does It Matter?
If you’ve been searching for preschools or early childhood education programs for your child, you might have come across a term called “evidence-based curriculum” or “research-based curriculum.” The term refers to educational practices in the field of early childhood education that pull together the best available research, professional opinions, and relevant data to provide a […]
Why Preschool Matters for Your Child’s Development
For decades, the benefits of attending preschool have been widely studied by experts—and research has continued to find that preschool not only gives young children a leg up on learning, but it also boosts social skills, listening skills, and emotional development. At One Place, our preschool programs serve more than 700 children in both public […]
Frequently Asked Questions about Preschool
It’s March and the 2022–2023 Onslow County Preschool Application is now open! Our preschool programs serve more than 700 children in both public and private sites annually. If your child will be 3 or 4 years old by August 31, 2022, it’s time to apply for preschool. If you still need support, reach out to […]
One Place Team Connects Center to Volunteer Resource
Thanks to some local Marines, things just got a little cooler for children and staff in the NC Pre-K program at Child Care Network 79B in Jacksonville. This week the center erected a 20×24 shade on the NC Pre-K playground to help provide the children with some refuge from the sun and a handful of […]