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Oklahoma has all full day Kindergarten here, AS WELL as being the first State to have Pre-K provided in Public Schools (1/2 day)!
IT IS WONDERFUL.
I too am a stay at home Mom, so daycare cost is not an issue with me.
My son has developed faster socially and academically. These programs are great b/c kids this age are such sponges! They learn eagerly.
And parents do have the option of having their child only attend 1/2 day in Kindergarten. They simply come pick them up from school, when the rest of the class is going to lunch. These children miss Music, PE, and Art. But not any of the 'core' curriculum such as Math, Language, Science.
These programs have been incredibly successful here, and our Governor, who instituted them, has been heralded nationally for his efforts in early childhood education.
I would love to see Utah have similar programs, as we plan to move back someday.
This is nothing more than extended day care!