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General Information about PreK
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- Chestnut Ridge PreK has earned high quality ratings from the Office of Child Development and Early Learning. According to the state evaluation or Program Review Instrument, Chestnut Ridge has earned a **PERFECT/Exemplary** score for the past 4 years (2016-2020).
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- Both teachers have teaching certificates in Early Childhood Education and Master's Degrees.
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- Paraprofessionals have many years of experience working with young children.
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- Our teacher/child ratio surpasses the 1:10 state mandated ratio with a 3rd paraprofessional floating throughout the PreK program.
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- Pennsylvania Early Learning Standards are used when planning lessons.
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- Free health, dental, vision, and hearing screenings are provided.
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- A nurse is available every day to provide health services.
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- Students must be 4 years of age on September 1, 2020.
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- PreK sessions are all day for 5 days a week.
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- PreK is in session for 180 days and follows the calendar of the Chestnut Ridge School District. Approximately 4 additional student days are added to the calendar and are announced in advance.
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- You do not need to be a resident of the Chestnut Ridge School District for your child to attend PreK at Ridge.
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- All district PreK classrooms are at Central Elementary.
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- GENEROUS income guidelines are used.
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- Transportation is provided to and from school.
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- Nutritious lunches and snacks are provided daily.
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- Opportunities for parent involvement are provided and encouraged.
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