While working towards a masters degree in education and social work, I have had the good fortune to be both a teacher and social worker all while raising two wonderful children of my own. The experience of being a father is what originally led me to change careers and pursue a life contributing to the growth and development of children from infancy through pre-k. This early childhood journey is so crucial to determining the life path of a child and this research project is meant to explore the effects of pre-k on a child’s future. I am also exploring the greater effects on family systems. My interest in this topic is both professional and personal. Through research I am looking to see if there are qualitative or quantitative results from pre-k enrollment. I have watched my youngest child pass through pre-k, and although the pandemic has interrupted our lives along with everyone, I feel it was invaluable to his preparedness for school and a necessity for us as parents.