By
Dr. Cindy Thomas-Cary
August 7, 2009
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          To see an exemplary pre-kindergarten program in operation, the author suggests visiting the Fairplex Child Development Center in Pomona, California. The Fairplex Child Development Center has a unique partnership with the University of La Verne as a laboratory school for students pursuing a degree in Child Development.  The lab school is considered to be an educational model because of its use of best practices and exemplary curriculum.