Early learning centers across our area are getting ready to welcome back young children amid growing concerns stemming from a rise in COVID-19 cases.

Pre-K 4 SA is a sales tax-funded program approved by voters and was renewed after last fall’s election for another eight years. Baray said she believes that children learn best when in a consistent environment. “Young children also learn best if they are with other young children,” Baray said. But now that a vaccine has arrived, she will likely reconsider in-person Pre-K for her son next fall. “So I feel a lot better about it.”Camille Nixon decided to send her 4-year-old to school because she believes kids learn best when they are with other kids.