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What is Starting Strong Rapid City?

Starting Strong Rapid City is a

• Market Based • Voluntary • Parent-Driven community scholarship program for 3- and 4-year-old children from low income families. It provides scholarships for children so that they may obtain high-quality early education in order to enter school ready to learn. Parents of eligible children can choose a quality preschool from among approved programs that provide healthy meals and snacks, quality learning environments and highly qualified educators.

Programs like Starting Strong provide the foundation for:

School readiness, positive attitudes towards education, less need for remedial and special education services in schools, fewer problems with truancy and delinquency, higher graduation rates, higher earnings and succcess later in life.

Early Education is Economic Development

Early Education pays huge dividends! Studies show the return on investment for education is greatest during the preschool years. More than $7 (and as much as $17) in public funds are saved for every $1 spent on high quality programs like Starting Strong. Research finds that when tested at ages 8, 10, and 14, children from disadvantaged backgrounds who were enrolled in quality pre-kindergarten programs achieved at higher levels than those who weren’t. Former preschool students graduate from high school at significantly higher rates than non-participants and they earn more in later life.

Give the Gift of Learning &

Invest in the Future!

Scholarship sponsorships are needed.

All funds raised benefit local children & our community. There are many ways to contribute. Call 342-6464 for more information.

Scholarship sponsorships are needed.

All funds raised benefit local children & our community. There are many ways to contribute. Call 342-6464 for more information.

What is Starting Strong Rapid City?

Starting Strong Rapid City is a

• Market Based • Voluntary • Parent-Driven community scholarship program for 3- and 4-year-old children from low income families. It provides scholarships for children so that they may obtain high- quality early education in order to enter school ready to learn. Parents of eligible children can choose a quality preschool from among approved programs that provide healthy meals and snacks, quality learning environments and highly qualified educators.

Programs like Starting Strong provide the

foundation for:

School readiness, positive attitudes towards education, less need for remedial and special education services in schools, fewer problems with truancy and delinquency, higher graduation rates, higher earnings and succcess later in life.

Early Education is Economic Development

Early Education pays huge dividends! Studies show the return on investment for education is greatest during the preschool years. More than $7 (and as much as $17) in public funds are saved for every $1 spent on high quality programs like Starting Strong. Research finds that when tested at ages 8, 10, and 14, children from disadvantaged backgrounds who were enrolled in quality pre-kindergarten programs achieved at higher levels than those who weren’t. Former preschool students graduate from high school at significantly higher rates than non- participants and they earn more in later life.

Give the Gift of Learning &

Invest in the Future!

What is Starting Strong Rapid City?

Starting Strong Rapid City is a

• Market Based • Voluntary • Parent-Driven community scholarship program for 3- and 4-year-old children from low income families. It provides scholarships for children so that they may obtain high-quality early education in order to enter school ready to learn. Parents of eligible children can choose a quality preschool from among approved programs that provide healthy meals and snacks, quality learning environments and highly qualified educators.

Programs like Starting Strong provide the foundation for:

School readiness, positive attitudes towards education, less need for remedial and special education services in schools, fewer problems with truancy and delinquency, higher graduation rates, higher earnings and succcess later in life.

Early Education is Economic Development

Early Education pays huge dividends! Studies show the return on investment for education is greatest during the preschool years. More than $7 (and as much as $17) in public funds are saved for every $1 spent on high quality programs like Starting Strong. Research finds that when tested at ages 8, 10, and 14, children from disadvantaged backgrounds who were enrolled in quality pre-kindergarten programs achieved at higher levels than those who weren’t. Former preschool students graduate from high school at significantly higher rates than non-participants and they earn more in later life.

Scholarship sponsorships are needed.

All funds raised benefit local children & our community. There are many ways to contribute. Call 342-6464 for more information.

Give the Gift of Learning &

Invest in the Future!

Apply Now...

Starting Strong Rapid City is now

providing scholarships for 3 and 4-

year-olds for preschool classes

beginning in September.

How To Apply

Children will be chosen to participate in Starting Strong Rapid City based on a

number of factors, including financial need. Community scholarships will pay

the ENTIRE cost of the program for those selected. There will be no

additional fees.

• To see if your child is eligible, you can download an application here, call 605-342- 6464 to request an application or pick one up at Early Childhood Connections (2218 Jackson Blvd. #4) in Rapid City. • Parents of children selected for the program will choose from among participating providers who meet Starting Strong City standards. • Mothers and fathers must be willing to take part in Starting Strong as described in the attached form: Expectations for Parents.

How To Apply

Children will be chosen to participate in Starting Strong Rapid

City based on a number of factors, including financial need.

Community scholarships will pay the ENTIRE cost of the

program for those selected. There will be no additional fees.

• To see if your child is eligible, you can download an application here, call 605-342-6464 to request an application or pick one up at Early Childhood Connections (2218 Jackson Blvd. #4) in Rapid City. • Parents of children selected for the program will choose from among participating providers who meet Starting Strong City standards. • Mothers and fathers must be willing to take part in Starting Strong as described in the attached form: Expectations for Parents.

Apply Now...

Starting Strong Rapid City is now

providing scholarships for 3 and 4-

year-olds for preschool classes

beginning in September.

How To Apply

Children will be chosen to participate in Starting Strong Rapid City based on a

number of factors, including financial need. Community scholarships will pay

the ENTIRE cost of the program for those selected. There will be no

additional fees.

• To see if your child is eligible, you can download an application here, call 605-342- 6464 to request an application or pick one up at Early Childhood Connections (2218 Jackson Blvd. #4) in Rapid City. • Parents of children selected for the program will choose from among participating providers who meet Starting Strong City standards. • Mothers and fathers must be willing to take part in Starting Strong as described in the attached form: Expectations for Parents.

Apply Now...

Starting Strong Rapid City is now

providing scholarships for 3 and 4-

year-olds for preschool classes

beginning in September.

Starting Strong Rapid City Providers

Parents may choose from a variety of early education/preschool program

options. All of those listed below have met the Starting Strong quality

standards.

Banana Bunch Children’s Learning Center 924 E. St. Patrick St. 341-2333 Dream Kids Preschool and Child Care 2225 E. St. Patrick St. 343-7326 Fit-n-Fun Preschool 3660 Sturgis Rd. 341-0078 Rapid City YMCA 815 Kansas City St. 718-5437 St. Elizabeth Seton Preschool 2101 City Springs Rd. 348-1477 Youth and Family Services 120 E. Adams St. 605-342-4233 For additional information, contact the Starting Strong Rapid City coordinating agency, Early Childhood Connections, at 605-342-6464, 2218 Jackson Blvd. Ste. #4 in Rapid City.

Starting Strong Rapid City Providers

Parents may choose from a variety of early education/preschool

program options. All of those listed below have met the Starting

Strong quality standards.

Banana Bunch Children’s Learning Center 924 E. St. Patrick St. 341-2333 Dream Kids Preschool and Child Care 2225 E. St. Patrick St. 343-7326 Fit-n-Fun Preschool 3660 Sturgis Rd. 341-0078 Rapid City YMCA 815 Kansas City St. 718-5437 St. Elizabeth Seton Preschool 2101 City Springs Rd. 348-1477 Youth and Family Services 120 E. Adams St. 605-342-4233 For additional information, contact the Starting Strong Rapid City coordinating agency, Early Childhood Connections, at 605-342-6464, 2218 Jackson Blvd. Ste. #4 in Rapid City.

Starting Strong Rapid City Providers

Parents may choose from a variety of early education/preschool program

options. All of those listed below have met the Starting Strong quality

standards.

Banana Bunch Children’s Learning Center 924 E. St. Patrick St. 341-2333 Dream Kids Preschool and Child Care 2225 E. St. Patrick St. 343-7326 Fit-n-Fun Preschool 3660 Sturgis Rd. 341-0078 Rapid City YMCA 815 Kansas City St. 718-5437 St. Elizabeth Seton Preschool 2101 City Springs Rd. 348-1477 Youth and Family Services 120 E. Adams St. 605-342-4233 For additional information, contact the Starting Strong Rapid City coordinating agency, Early Childhood Connections, at 605-342-6464, 2218 Jackson Blvd. Ste. #4 in Rapid City.

Help a Rapid City youngster from a low-

income family Start Stong!

Please join the Starting Strong Rapid City scholarship

campaign! It is funded by people like you and a grant

from the John T. Vucurevich Foundation.

• Your gift of $3,875 will make it possible for one child to attend a high-quality preschool for a year! • $1,940 will secure a half-year scholarship in a high-quality learning environment. • A $970 donation pays for two months on the path to academic and life success. • $435 will fund one month in a quality preschool program of the parents’ choice for their preschooler. • $30 will fund a day of high quality preschool for a local youth. Donations are tax deductible to the full extent of the law.

Please sponsor a child today. Children who start early Start

Strong!

Special thanks to the John T. Vucurevich Foundation for a generous grant.

Give the Gift of Learning &

Invest in the Future!

Scholarship sponsorships are needed.

All funds raised benefit local children & our community. There are many ways to contribute. Call 342-6464 for more information.

Member Agency

Help a Rapid City youngster from a low-income

family Start Stong!

Please join the Starting Strong Rapid City scholarship campaign!

It is funded by people like you and a grant from the John T.

Vucurevich Foundation.

• Your gift of $3,875 will make it possible for one child to attend a high- quality preschool for a year! • $1,940 will secure a half-year scholarship in a high-quality learning environment. • A $970 donation pays for two months on the path to academic and life success. • $435 will fund one month in a quality preschool program of the parents’ choice for their preschooler. • $30 will fund a day of high quality preschool for a local youth. Donations are tax deductible to the full extent of the law.

Please sponsor a child today. Children who start

early Start Strong!

Special thanks to the John T. Vucurevich Foundation for a generous grant.

Give the Gift of Learning &

Invest in the Future!

Scholarship sponsorships are needed.

All funds raised benefit local children & our community. There are many ways to contribute. Call 342-6464 for more information.

Member Agency

Help a Rapid City youngster from a low-income family Start

Stong!

Please join the Starting Strong Rapid City scholarship campaign! It is funded

by people like you and a grant from the John T. Vucurevich Foundation.

• Your gift of $3,875 will make it possible for one child to attend a high-quality preschool for a year! • $1,940 will secure a half-year scholarship in a high-quality learning environment. • A $970 donation pays for two months on the path to academic and life success. • $435 will fund one month in a quality preschool program of the parents’ choice for their preschooler. • $30 will fund a day of high quality preschool for a local youth. Donations are tax deductible to the full extent of the law.