preschool

New research suggests it may be possible to predict which preschoolers will struggle to read -- and it has to do with how the brain deciphers speech when it's noisy.

The U.S. Department of Education has released a new report on the unmet need for high-quality preschool programs. According to the data, nearly 60 percent of preschool-aged children in New Jersey are not enrolled in these types of programs.

New Jersey was one of 18 states chosen for a Preschool Development Grant from the federal government. The state said the funding would be used to provide quality preschool in high-need communities.

A new report finds child well-being is improving in many areas of New Jersey, but more kids are also living in poverty.

A new report shows that New Jersey's state run preschool program is stalling as a result of funding issues.

Child care providers who receive federal support would have to undergo criminal background checks, know first aid and CPR and get other medical training under a bill moving forward in the Senate.

A new report finds New Jersey leads the nation in preschool attendance among young children, but there are still tens of thousands of kids who lack access to a solid early education.

More than 130,000 children are attending preschool in New Jersey, according to a new report, but tens of thousands of young children still lack access.

New Jersey gets high marks for its preschool program, but a new report finds we can and should do better.

A 4 year old kid shows up at a preschool in Vineland with bruises and welts on her body and face, which prompted a call to DYFS. Now here's where you're thinking, "...oh boy, will DYFS screw this one up too?" More and more stories come up where DYFS either doesn't do enough to avert more situations like this, or they overreact and do too much...