Research has shown that the first five years play an enormous role in a child’s ongoing development and future success. Since most kids are in a child care or preschool setting while their parents are at work, it’s critical that we invest in a high-quality early education system that provides the experiences kids need for healthy development.
Our analysis of YoungStar progress statewide shows that 57% of children receiving child care subsidies are in programs rated 3 to 5 stars as of February 2013. At the same time, only 33% of child care programs participating in YoungStar are rated 3 to 5 stars. It sounds like a contradiction, but the percentages are very different...
The trends in YoungStar show a shift toward higher quality ratings. This analysis examines changes over time for child care programs rated by YoungStar and for the children served, broken out by YoungStar ratings from one star to five stars.
The trends in YoungStar show a shift toward higher quality ratings. This analysis examines changes over time for child care programs rated by YoungStar and for the children served, broken out by YoungStar ratings from one star to five stars.
WCCF’s analysis of trends in Wisconsin Shares shows a decline in most areas:Children served: Decrease of 9,444 children served since 2009 (-9.5%)Per-Child payments: $82 reduction (-16.8%) in average monthly payment per child since 2009.Child care programs participating: A drop of 2,592 child care programs participating (-32%) over...
As the recent failure of the Senate to pass even the most basic gun regulations on background checks shows, the rhetoric and responses to the tragedy at Sandy Hook and other incidents remains polarized. Concerned that the "easy way out" is to put more armed security in schools, many advocacy groups have begun to speak out with notes of...
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