Families Invited to Starke County Preschool Fair

Posted on March 31, 2017
Author Mary Perren, WKVI

Parents and guardians of preschool age Starke County children can learn about education options during the 4th Annual Starke County Preschool Fair.

The free event will take place Tuesday, April 18 from 4:30 until 6 p.m. at the Nancy J. Dembowski Community Center in downtown Knox.

Free snacks and activities will be offered for young children, including face painting, ambulance tours and take-home prizes. The Starke County Community Foundation will also be sharing information about preschool scholarships for local youngsters.

Representatives of local preschools, healthcare providers, agencies and other organizations that offer programs to families with young children will also be on hand to share valuable information.

Starke County Early Childhood Education Advisory Council Co-Chair Margaret Dalphond says it’s a great way for parents and grandparents to learn why preschool is important and figure out which one is the best fit for their child.

Preschool helps children to grow and strengthen their abilities physically, emotionally, socially and developmentally. The Preschool Fair coincides with the month of the young child, during which communities and individuals recognize the needs of youngsters and their families.

Preschool is a great way for children to grow and strengthen their abilities physically, emotionally, socially, and developmentally. This event coincides with the month of the young child. Since 1985, April has been celebrated nationally as Month of the Young Child. During this month, communities and individuals recognize the needs and rights of young children and their families. Each week of April celebrates a specific area of focus surrounding the development of the young child.

The Starke County Early Childhood Education Advisory Council is hosting the event, which is sponsored by the Starke County Community Foundation and Moving Starke County Forward.

For more information, contact Sarah Origer at starke@nicf.org or by calling 574-772-3665.