Early Childhood Education in Missouri: How Well Are We Doing in Providing Licensed Early Childhood Programs and Subsidy to Those Who Need It

Abstract

Research has shown that high quality early childhood education programs have positive short- and long-term effects on young children, especially those who are disadvantaged. In addition to having direct effects on children's cognitive, social, and emotional development, high quality early education programs have many beneficial secondary advantages for society, including effects on parents, employers, and governments.