Originally Posted by AmyLeigh:
There is a push (especially in CA) for Universal Preschool. If parents think that their children are required to have a certain skill set for Kindy, then they will put their children into (preferably state-run) preschools. Especially if that means they don't have to pay for childcare for another year or two.
A local program went as far as suggesting that those who don't go to preschool are more likely to end up incarcerated. It was ridiculous how they were manipulating the public opinion on that.
yes they had a T-K transitional kindergarten program here in my city. It is a two year program, but now there is no money in the budget for it and looks like it won't even be around this fall. I was planning sending my son there, but now not too sure what I am going to do.