High Priority: Early Care and Education of Young Children Birth to Five

Date Study Completed

9/2005

Name of Submitting League

LWV of Seattle-King County

Title of Study

High Priority: Early Care and Education of Young Children Birth to Five

Summary of Study

Since 1990 more families have come to need care, brain research on the learning capacity of babies and young children has shown that attention to learning should begin earlier, and research has shown that quality preschools provide a big return on investment in the education and development of young children.

This study addresses what is happening in the whole system of care and education of children from birth to five, particularly in King County and the key strategies needed to increase the quality of early learning programs. As funding is also a critical issue, the study considers various proposals to ensure funding for early childhood education. Also includes a survey of programs for parents and caregivers, and programs that focus on school readiness.

League or Contact Email Address

info@seattlelwv.org

League or Contact Phone Number

(206) 329-4848

If linked documents: URL(s) of study, position or related documents

High Priority: Early Care and Education of Young Children Birth to Five

http://www.seattlelwv.org/files/earlychildcare2005.pdf