Child Care & Early Education

Great Start Result: Families have access to high quality child care and early education– Children are ready to succeed in school and in life

• Every child birth to five has access to high quality child care
• Every child birth to five has access to high quality preschool experiences
• Children birth to five with developmental delays or disabilities receive the intervention needed to reach their highest potential

Children who have high quality child care and preschool experiences are more likely to attend college and become productive citizens

High quality child care and early education experiences are critical to every young child’s development. Research has clearly demonstrated that children’s early learning experiences determine their foundation for future learning and success. Children who have high quality child care and preschool experiences, including support for health and emotional well-being, are more successful in later school years, are less likely to repeat a grade, are more likely to graduate high school, attend college, and become productive citizens.

To learn more, visit greatstartforkids.org/content/child-care-early-education. Look on the left side of the new window.

Visit GREAT START CONNECT to find high quality child care resources in your area