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She was expected to do homework, learn songs, and do other things (somewhat) on her own, which gave her a sense of independence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Enrolling in a quality Pre-K program requires time and money, but I can\u2019t say enough how important it was to have our children learning at a young age. In April, I\u2019ll be going through the process again for my youngest child during&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.mnps.org\/early-childhood-education\/\"><em>MNPS Pre-K Enrollment Week<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join me in&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.mnps.org\/early-childhood-education\/\">doing the research<\/a>&nbsp;to find and apply for the early education program that is best for your child. 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