State of Georgia

Accessibility*: Children Served in 2004-2005

Number Enrolled Estimated Population of Four-year olds Percent of Estimated Population Served Four-year olds enrolled in a Georgia Pre-K program 72,943 132,647 55 %   Number Enrolled Percent of Pre-K Enrollment At-risk children served 38,330 52.5% * Participation in Georgia's Pre-K Program is voluntary for program providers and for families.

Class Environment: Results of the 2004-2005 Site-Surveys of Pre-K Classrooms

Georgia PreKindergarten Quality Assessment Category Percent of Teachers by Rating Did Not Meet Met Lead teachers are certified, degreed, and meeting all other program requirments. 0 % 100 % Georgia PreKindergarten Quality Assessment Category Percent of Centers by Rating Did Not Meet Partially Met Met Exceeded Facilities have implemented the approved curriculum appropriately. 6 % 15 % 31 % 47 % The classrooms are arranged into clearly defined learning areas that enhance children's growth and development. 3 % 16 % 11 % 70 % These areas are adequately equipped to provide many opportunities for children to explore, manipulate, investigate, and discover: Language and Literacy 6 % 23 % 12 % 60 % Math/Manipulative 5 % 17 % 19 % 58 % Dramatic Play 5 % 19 % 21 % 55 % Art 7 % 10 % 13 % 70 % Block 9 % 16 % 19 % 56 % Science 10 % 14 % 19 % 57 % Music and movement materials are provided for children's use. 3 % 21 % 26 % 49 % Facilities meeting child/staff ratios. 2 % 1 % 98 % 0 % Facilities with appropriate daily routine. 8 % 4 % 27 % 61 % Facilities where the environment and instruction promote language development. 5 % 24 % 14 % 57 %