“All Rhode Island families of eligible children are encouraged to enter the RI Pre-K lottery for a chance to set their child up for a lifetime of success.'

'High-quality early learning opportunities are critical because what children learn in their first few years of life – and how they learn it – can have a long-lasting impact on their success and health from childhood through adulthood,” said Rhode Island Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green. I encourage all families with eligible children to enter the RI Pre-K lottery.' “For 15 years, the RI Pre-K program has served as a national model for providing free, full-day, full-school year programs for Rhode Island’s youngest learners. 'High-quality early learning prepares Rhode Island’s youngest learners for a lifetime of success,” said Governor Dan McKee. For more information visit the NIEER RI Pre-K Yearbook and the full report at NIEER State of Preschool. RI Pre-K consistently meets all 10 of the NIEER quality benchmarks ranking us as one of the nation’s top states for preschool quality standards. RI Pre-K is committed to a mixed-delivery model comprised of Head Start programs, local schools and community based childcare providers.Īs a testament to Rhode Island’s commitment to providing high quality early learning opportunities for children, Rhode Island was once again recognized as a national leader in quality Pre-K by the National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER) for 2021. RI Pre-K programs are awarded through a competitive grant application process that evaluates the organization’s demonstrated ability and experience to provide a high-quality early childhood education and a commitment to continued quality improvements.

RI Pre-K, entering its 15th year, provides free, high-quality Pre-K education to more than 2,300 4-year-old children in 18 communities across Rhode Island.

Strategic Plan for Public Education 2022-2027Ĭommissioner Angélica Infante-Green and the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) are proud to announce the 2023-2024 opening of the lottery for state-funded RI Pre-K.

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