The “Ready, Set, Grow!” (RSG) program is a child care accreditation program run by the University of Memphis. The RSG program evaluates programs using standards set by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
By Aisling Maki
The Memphis-based Urban Child Institute is recruiting the final participants in what will ultimately be an intensive eight-year study focused on the cognitive development of young children in Shelby County.
What does a quality pre-kindergarten program look like? What does it not look like? These are common questions parents have when deciding where to place their children. The Center for Public Education has created this short, informative video that helps define quality with five examples.
Young children learn through their interactions with the people and places that surround them. When those interactions are secure, nurturing and stimulating, a solid foundation is laid for optimal early childhood brain development.
