When we take good care of all children during their early years, they grow up knowing how to communicate, how to respect one another and how to work together. They grow up to be adults who can make positive contributions to society.

When the community supports quality early childhood education and care, children will:

• Do better in grade school and graduate from high school at a higher rate.
• Be less likely to engage in delinquent behavior during their teenage years.
• Be less dependent on social welfare programs as adults.
• Become better employees, earn higher wages and give back more to the community.