Passed by the federal government in 1974, CAPTA awards qualifying states
funds for programs targeted at the prevention, treatment and investigation of
child abuse and neglect. Character Development - Not Reciting ABCs - Is Key to
Toddlers' Success in Preschool

SAN FRANCISCO, Learning numbers and ABCs
are not the most important lessons young children should master before heading
off to preschool, a new report finds.
The issue, according to 80% of the preschool teachers surveyed, is that
parents need support and guidance when it comes to learning how their children
develop, and are overemphasizing scholastic skills versus social development.

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The new Gymboree Learning Program includes the classes that have been
popular with parents for decades, plus an expanded class offering for toddlers
and pre-school aged children -- classes include Fitness Fun, Global Kids, Yoga
Fun, Art, Music, Baby Signs and Mommy and Baby Fitness.

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The changes will enable Pennsylvania to tap additional federal funds
for these efforts.
"Since taking office, I have been re-evaluating every program that affects
our kids - from early childhood education, to children's health and now to
child abuse prevention and intervention - to make sure that we are using the
proven best practices and meeting the highest national standards," Governor
Rendell said. Our classes were developed by early childhood experts and include an
array of early learning choices that encompass physical, cognitive and social
skill development. For a location near you, call 1-866-349-GROW, or visit
http://www. As of
October 1, 2005, The Gymboree Corporation operated a total of 655 stores:
577 Gymboree(R) retail stores (549 in the United States and 28 in Canada),
62 Janie and Jack(R) retail shops and 16 Janeville(R) stores in the United
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The Governor made the announcement at the beginning of
Child Abuse Prevention Month . Blaum and public groups who
have been working to obtain increased federal funds, including family and
child advocates, public and private children and youth agencies, the Hospital
Association of Pennsylvania, the Juvenile Law Center, the Support Center for
Child Advocates and the state's network of children's advocacy centers. To find out
more about Governor Rendell's initiatives and to sign up for his weekly
newsletter, visit his Web site at: http://www.state. The program's benefits are that children
become engaged and active learners, and are exposed to important social
interactions and activities such as sharing and exploring with other children
of the same age.

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Rendell said
today that Pennsylvania's effective child abuse and neglect prevention and
intervention programs will be even better once the changes he is proposing are
adopted.

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"Gymboree is not about pushing kids to be exceptional or advanced, it's
about helping kids get the most out of where they are," said Glucoft Wong.

About The Gymboree Corporation:
The Gymboree Corporation's specialty retail brands offer unique,
high-quality products delivered with personalized customer service.

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Prior to
that, federal officials reviewed a preliminary plan and indicated that it is
likely that Pennsylvania's plan will be approved and the commonwealth will be
awarded CAPTA funds and permitted to apply for Children's Justice Act federal
grant dollars for the first time since 1975.
"As we enter Child Abuse Prevention Month, it's fitting to thank these
groups who have worked together so that Pennsylvania can access additional
federal funds to help in the battle to protect children from abuse and to
provide critical treatment services for those who have been abused," Governor
Rendell said. Examples include playgroups, parent-child development classes
and play dates."

Gymboree: A Solution for Socialization, Parental Support
For 30 years, parents have trusted Gymboree Play + Music -- the pioneer of
the parent-child play program industry -- to provide a warm community where
they can encourage their child's development.

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The Governor said that state Sen.
"Each level of the program is designed to let kids express themselves and
to explore the full range of their stage of development," said Glucoft Wong.
"Gymboree programs are one way that kids can feel seen and appreciated for
their own creative expression and also understand what it means to be doing
that in a setting where other kids are doing the same.

The Gymboree Corporation also operates online stores at
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"This survey demonstrates
that parents can have a more important influence on their young children's
eventual school success by supporting basic social and character development
and by providing them with opportunities to play and learn in cooperation with
others.
Parents looking for suggestions on how best to prepare their children for
preschool are encouraged to visit one of the 500 Gymboree locations worldwide .

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"In an effort to improve our child abuse prevention programs, we are
proposing the adoption of federal standards so that we can tap additional
federal funds to strengthen our initiatives even more.

About Gymboree Play + Music:
Gymboree Play + Music(R) offers children ages newborn to 5 years the
opportunity to explore, learn, play and have fun in an innovative parent-child
program .866.

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Governor proposes change at beginning of Child Abuse Prevention Month

HARRISBURG , Pa.
Governor Rendell thanked Sen.

The Rendell Administration is committed to creating a first-rate public
education system, protecting our most vulnerable citizens and continuing
economic investment to support our communities and businesses."
Since its founding, Gymboree's philosophy has been to focus on the whole
child to encourage physical, cognitive and social/emotional skills in a
nurturing and fun environment.

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Sara Black/Michele Nachum
Manning Selvage + Lee
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Michael O'Pake (D-Berks) and Rep.
In anticipation of that legislation, Pennsylvania submitted an application
for Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act funding on March 29. O'Pake, Rep.
The teachers surveyed also said that societal pressures have undoubtedly
influenced parents' thinking and behavior as it relates to the development of
their children.

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Forty-nine other states
meet these standards, and it's time for Pennsylvania to join them.
"To make Pennsylvania eligible, current law must be amended to create
citizen review panels, allow for the public disclosure of fatalities and near
fatalities resulting from child abuse, ensure referrals are made for infants
with prenatal illegal substance exposure and expand grounds for the possible
termination of parental rights.

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The new program allows teachers to focus on
the specific developmental milestones for each age group, and provides parents
needed support and guidance related to the development of their children.gymboree.gymboree.

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These actions will allow us to bring more funds to
Pennsylvania so that we can continue our fight to make our kids safer,"
Governor Rendell said.

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Teachers indicated that parents who support their children's verbal
communications , ability to follow directions and participate in group
activities will help their children get the most out of preschool and will
help cut down on behavioral problems inside the classroom and out .
Teachers recommend the best method for teaching children of preschool age
the necessary social skills is to expose them to settings where there are
other children.

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PA Governor Rendell Leads Effort to Improve Quality of Programs for Abused and Neglected Children in Pennsylvania

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, Governor Edward G. All of these federal requirements make sense
and we should do them.

Update: National Survey of 350 Preschool Teachers Finds Social Skills Trump Academic Abilities

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Still the leader in early
learning programs for children zero to five, Gymboree (Nasdaq: GYMB) launched
its new Gymboree Learning Program based upon the Gymboree Learning
Continuum -- a developmental grouping in six-month increments through which
children progress as they grow.
To find out about the new Gymboree Learning Program or to find a location and
register for classes, parents can visit http: //www.

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Kevin
Blaum (D-Luzerne) will be introducing companion bills in the next few weeks
that, when passed and signed by him, will accomplish the changes necessary to
enable Pennsylvania to tap federal resources. In fact, parents who focus too much on
academic and technical skills like number and letter recognition in
preschool-aged children may inadvertently be overlooking the fundamental
building blocks toddlers need to get along with others and do well in school,
according to a national survey of 350 preschool teachers conducted by Horizon
Research Corporation. "In today's competitive world, parents feel pressured to push
their children to get an early jump-start on academic skills ," said family
therapist and parent educator Sheri Glucoft Wong. Gymboree is the pioneer and worldwide leader of
interactive parent-child early learning programs and has more than 500 sites
in 23 countries .nachum@mslpr.

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1-866-349-GROW.

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"Children need to know two things to feel good about themselves and to get
along in the world: that they are unique and special, and that they are just
like everybody else.

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Plus, parents feel comfortable to let their child explore
new activities in a community in which they feel safe.