If you are a resident of Los Angeles County and have a child who turns four-years-old on or before November 2,2011 then he or she is eligible to attend preschool in the 2011-2012 school and get a head start on their education.
Los Angeles Universal Preschool (LAUP) makes high-quality early childhood education at little or no cost available at more than 320 preschools countywide and encourages all interested families to take simple steps to enroll their children in preschool to better prepare them for the rigors of kindergarten and beyond.
For more information: www.laup.net or 866-675-5400.
Research shows that children who attend a high-quality preschool are:
• More likely to graduate from high school.
• More likely to be employed.
• More likely to earn a higher income.
• Less likely to be held back or placed in special education.
• Less likely to be involved in crime.
• Less likely to need public assistance
“Despite these tremendous benefits, the tragic reality is that high-quality preschool continues to be out of reach for many families due to cost and other factors,†said Celia C. Ayala, chief executive officer of LAUP. “We are working hard to change that.â€
Los Angeles Universal Preschool (LAUP) is a non-profit organization established to provide high-quality preschool education to the children in Los Angeles County. Since 2005, its creative model that focuses on high-quality has touched the lives of about 50,000 preschool-aged children through enriching curricula and nurturing environments aimed to best prepare four-year-olds to succeed in kindergarten and beyond. LAUP is primarily funded by First 5 LA, and is lauded as a premier organization by the California Council for Excellence.
