The Impact of Pre-Primary Education

Abstract

Pre-primary schooling is defined as the first stage of organized instruction that introduces young children to an environment similar to school; it aims to ease the transition from home life to a school setting. Daycares and pre-primary education are not mandatory for children. This paper will discuss the impact that pre-primary education has on children’s development and future. The impacts discussed will cover multiple aspects of a child’s holistic development. Children's behavioral, cognitive, social, and emotional development as well academic success will be discussed from both a long-term and short-term perspective. The first five years of a child’s life are very important from a developmental aspect. These years are when the brain is developing most rapidly and making new neural connections. From birth through five years of age, a large portion of physical, cognitive, social and emotional milestones are met. These milestones help begin crafting the trajectory of the child’s next years of life. Having an organized and enriching environment in which the children are supported and encouraged to reach these milestones, while surrounded by others in the same stage of life, can positively impact the future success of the child in primary and secondary school. It has been discovered that pre-primary education provides children with tools to surpass their counterparts who did not attend pre-primary school, from both a social and academic perspective; specifically in language and mathematical skills. Overall, the importance and drastic impact of pre-primary education is profound and should encourage easier access to these programs for all children and families.

Year Manuscript Completed

Spring 2026

Senior Project Advisor

Dr. George Barton

Degree Awarded

Bachelor of Integrated Studies Degree

Field of Study

Educational Studies

Document Type

Thesis

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