The Pre-K Promise

The Pre-K Promise—part of the 13-volume I Am Your Child video series produced by the nonprofit Parents' Action for Children—is hosted by actor Rob Reiner and presents a helpful primer for parents on the importance of pre-K education (a term that encompasses daycare, childcare, and all other forms of preschool education), with a special emphasis on what parents should specifically look for in planning their child's pre-K education. Combining interviews with leading experts on early childcare and education, ample footage of pre-K classrooms in action, and voiceover narration, the film underscores contemporary research on the importance of preschool in shaping the study habits of children and its impact on lifelong success. Viewers will learn how to recognize a quality preschool program (i.e., assess the environment, learning tools, and featured activities), evaluate teachers, and work toward creating good affordable preschool opportunities in their own communities. Recommended. Aud: P. (A. Cantú)