Research
In today’s economy, accessible, affordable, high-quality child care is critical infrastructure. PA families need child care to work, and
PA employers need child care to ensure their workforce needs are met. Further, high-quality care and early education help prepare children for school and life success by supporting them during a critical period for brain development – prenatal to age five.
Child care helps keep children on track for a successful future.
During children’s earliest years, their experiences are built into their bodies — shaping the brain’s architecture and creating the foundation for future learning and health. Everything a child experiences from birth impacts that child’s ability to fulfill his or her potential.