Benefits of Preschool for Children from Disadvantaged Homes

For more than 20 years, Inner Force Tots has provided a high-quality early education to children from under-resourced areas. Inner Force Tots offers a curriculum that addresses all developmental domains, so children can succeed in school and beyond.

To close the achievement gap between disadvantaged children and their peers, authorities in education have implemented a variety of strategies throughout the K-12 pipeline. Numerous studies show, however, that interventions may be most effective if they occur before a child enters kindergarten.

Economist and human development researcher James Heckman and his colleagues have found that when children receive a high-quality early education, they show improved cognitive abilities and better social and behavioral skills. These skills lead to better outcomes across multiple domains, including college success and higher earnings in adulthood.

Children in dual-language programs tend to benefit immensely. Studies show that the bilingual child's brain is primed and open to learning. Regardless of the child's capacities, the learning program must incorporate well-trained teachers and a strong, evidence-based curriculum.