We started at Webster Elementary and visited their program. Just as we were getting there, the students were finishing up their Valentine's Party. After saying hi to a few kids, we had a nice visit with the people who have made this program work.
Let me tell you, Oskaloosa has done it right. They have worked with local businesses to secure funding that helped expand this program to even more students. And the program has worked. 4 years ago, 50 students coming into kindergarten did not have preschool. Today, that number is 12.
They have done an amazing job.
After our visit, we went to see the program in action at SONshine Preschool. Located at Oskaloosa Christian School, they see about 20 kids in each of their sessions. I got to play a game or two, and read a book to the kids. It was just fun , and I was really happy that I got to stop by. All in all, it was a great stop.
We are heading further east. Next stop - Washington.
See you down the road,
Patty
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