Quality Early Learning

A child’s brain develops at a rapid pace in the first five years of life, especially before they turn 3. Access to high-quality child care with an experienced and well-trained workforce can have a significant impact on this brain development, especially for at-risk children, narrowing school readiness gaps. At the same time, high-quality child care, collaborative education outreach, and other interagency collaboration promotes family economic security and bolsters the state’s economic output.