Several programs of interest to parents and caregivers of pre-school youth in Ada take place in April and May.

Kindergarten information meeting
A kindergarten information meeting for parents of youth entering kindergarten in Ada school next year is planned from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 15, at Ada school.

Complete details of the event are on a printer-friendly attachment at the bottom of this story.

Family night
Ready, Set, Grow Preschool will hold a family night program “The Importance of Early Literacy,”on Tuesday, May 13, according to Jami Dellifield.

Amanda Bennett, director of the Ada Public Library, is the featured speaker during the program. She will speak on “The importance of Early Literacy.” The program is from 6 to 7 p.m., at the preschool, 4171 State Route 235, Unit B, Ada.

“Come find out more about how reading to your child makes a difference in your child’s educational experience,” said Dellifield. “Children grow when a loved one reads to them and with them.”

This program is geared for parents, grandparents and caregivers of children ages birth to 6.

Persons attending may also sign up their children from age 3 up to receive their own library card and learn how they can participate in the Ada Library summer reading program.

The event is sponsored by Strengthening Families Initiative Participants in cooperation with Ada schools.

The participants of the initiative are Ready, Set, Grow Preschool, and Ohio Northern University Child Development Center.