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[quote=Anonymous]Most kids will not read at 3 or 4 without lots of pushing. Many countries with high literacy rates don't even start teaching reading before 6 or 7. Sure, your kid might be a natural reader at 3, you can even find kids reading at two. But most kids won't and shouldn't be asked to. If they start themselves, fine. I don't mean shut them down. A pre school that is language rich without teaching reading is ideal. The little "academies" and "little scholars" idea is not how to build the best academic foundation. Read as much as you can to your kid, sing and have them talk and play with others. Even if they have to have a long day in preschool because of parents working hours, find a place that has lots of reading to kids and lots of play time: blocks, dress up, imagination play all builds the brain for more academic success later. Singing the alphabet is fine, spending tons of time on worksheets and writing is not only a crying shame, it is counter-productive. Good luck. (As possible mentioned Broad Creek and Corkern had good programs, but my kids aged out, so I don't have current info.) another place that had great programs and all week camps with extended day in the summer was the nature center at Cosca Regional Park through park and Rec.[/quote]

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