Child Care for Very Young Children Resource
The evidence is mounting that quality child care can foster healthy cognitive development in young children. Whether at home or elsewhere, good care means a safe, language-rich environment with adults who nurture healthy emotional development, offer secure relationships, and help children learn through play. But for working families, good out-of-home care is out of reach for many, especially those in poor communities.
Healthy Outcomes
The early years are important years for healthy outcomes later in life. view resources
Quality of Child Care
The quality of child care matters—key research findings. view resources
Improving Child Care
Improving child care options for families. view resources
Posted on February 19, 2008
Parent Involvement Matters.Org provides free resources and information to schools, parents, and trainers working to increase parent involvement in education.
Finding quality, affordable child care can be difficult for any parent. For those with a special needs child, it can also be a very confusing and emotional experience. Rebecca Freshour looks at what the law says, and what parents need to know to find care for their children.
Danielle Gonzales is an expert on Latino children at Pre-K Now.
Adele Robinson is Senior Director in charge of Public Policy and Communications at the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
W. Steven Barnett is Director of the National Institute for Early Education Research.
Libby Doggett is Executive Director of Pre-K Now.
Linda Smith is Executive Director of the National Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies (NACCRRA)
Helen Blank is Director of Leadership and Public Policy at the National Women’s Law Center.
Rachel Schumacher is a Senior Fellow in Child Care and Early Education at the Center for Law and Social Policy
Posted on June 19, 2006
Every day 13 million preschoolers -- including 6 million infants and toddlers -- are in child care. The need for quality child care, preschool and after-school programs is a daily concern for millions of American working parents, but quality child care and constructive after-school programs are too often unaffordable or simply not available.
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