Parents & Caregivers

Ready for school–and life.

Learning is fun, and it starts long before school.

Whether your child wants to be an astronaut, an engineer or a doctor, the path to success begins early. Research shows children are more successful in school when their natural love of learning is encouraged long before they set foot in a classroom. Children who arrive at kindergarten ready for school are more eager to learn and try new things, and are better prepared socially, emotionally and intellectually. Plus, they are more likely to finish school, attend college, succeed in the workplace, and be involved in their community. That is just one of the many reasons we’re dedicated to providing parents with the tools and resources they need to help children get ready for school.

Learning with enthusiasm begins with parents and caregivers as a child’s very first teacher. Everyday moments can be used to help prepare your child for school and ultimately, for life, so that she doesn’t just grow up… but grows up great!

ready for school and life

“My daughter will be starting kindergarten in the fall and I have every confidence that she is prepared and excited to continue learning… I welcome the opportunity to praise COTRAIC and the PNC Grow Up Great program, which affords the center so many more opportunities to teach our children, in ways that ensure they will have even more opportunity to grow up great.”

Catherine - Parent
Pittsburgh, PA