Welcome to Cornerstone      
                    

Mrs. Carolyn Sabinsky                                 
                                                                           

 
   Voluntary Prekindergarten or VPK gives children a jump start by preparing them for school and enhancing       their pre-reading, pre-math, language and social skills. By developing the skills children need to become strong readers and students at an early age, children are more likely to be successful in school. In our VPK classroom you will find a high-quality program that include high literacy standards, developmentally appropriate curricula, a manageable class sizes, and qualified teachers.

Benefits of early education and

the VPK program

  • The most important growth and development in the brain happens by the age of five.
  • The early years are the learning years. A child’s ability to be attentive and to follow directions emerges in the early years. Structured early learning fosters these abilities for later success in school and in life.
  • Pre-K prepares children to be ready for school. Children who participate in high-quality early childhood education programs develop better language skills, score higher in school-readiness tests and have better social skills and fewer behavioral problems once they enter school. They are also better prepared for Kindergarten, especially in the areas of pre-reading, pre-math and social skills.
  • Pre-K promotes a love of learning in children. Pre-K enhances what a child learns at home and instills a love of life-long learning.

Highlights of the VPK Program

FREE for all children who live in Florida and who turn 4 years of age by September 1


  • Parents may choose a participating private child care or public school provider
  • Early language and literacy focus

 

Curriculum

  • Focuses on reading, writing and social skills
  • Prepares children to be ready for Kindergarten

 

There is a huge distinction between child care and early childhood education.  For children, that difference will have a distinct impact on how well they do in school and life.  Effective early childhood education affects more than just the first few years of learning; it sets the foundation for success throughout their lives.








 " For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." - Jeremiah 29:11