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GSW Pre-K

The GSW Pre-K is currently a Georgia lottery-funded Pre-kindergarten Program serving for four-year-old children in two classrooms within a full-day program. Children must be four by September 1 to qualify for admission to the Georgia Pre-K Program. The program is free for all participants.

The program is staffed by competent Early Childhood professionals. The lead teacher in each classroom holds an Early Childhood Education teaching certificate from the State of Georgia, and the assistant teachers are both trained and experienced in working with preschool children. All teachers participate in ongoing professional development to ensure up-to-date knowledge and skills to support their continuing professional development. 

In addition to the teachers, the program is directed by a full-time member of the faculty in the College of Education at GSW.

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The educational programming in the Center is based on the Learn Every Day Curriculum in which children are introduced to many experiences that contribute to their physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development.

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Hours & Contact

Monday - Friday: 7:50 am to 2:20 pm

Jennifer Dickens
Pre-K Director
229-931-2147
jennifer.dickens@gsw.edu

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It is the family's responsibility to arrange transportation for the children to attend the Center. Children may be dropped off between 7:50 am and 8:00 am. Pick-up is between 2:20 pm and 2:30 pm.

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Snack & Lunch

Children bring both snack and lunch each day. The Center provides a microwave oven. Teachers will heat food that needs to be served warm.

Additional Information

The educational programming in the Center is based on the Learn Every Day Curriculum in which children are introduced to many experiences that contribute to their physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development. Curriculum is based on a combination of self-selected and teacher-guided educational experiences in the context of whole-group, small-group, and individualized learning opportunities. Children are encouraged to develop a positive disposition toward schooling and learning. The curriculum adheres to The Georgia Early Learning and Development Standards (GELDS).

More information about the program, enrollment, and registration can be found in our handbook and the following links:

More information on current standards is at www.gelds.decal.ga.gov.