State Preschool Yearbooks

2009 State Preschool Yearbook The annual survey of state-funded preschool programs shows a slow down in progress in all three key dimensions- enrollment, quality standards and resources. This is a reflection of the impact of the recession, which not only has detrimental effects on young children, but also hinders early education opportunities that may buffer these negative effects.
2008 State Preschool Yearbook The annual survey of state-funded preschool programs shows impressive expansion in enrollment and spending. However, the recession may reverse the trend, curtailing early education opportunities for children in lower and middle-income families.
2007 State Preschool Yearbook State-funded preschool sees a rise in per-child funding, expands access, and continues the march toward higher quality standards. Yet 12 states still provide no state preschool for their children.
2006 State Preschool Yearbook State-funded preschool education continues to expand but many states lack a commitment to stable funding.
2005 State Preschool Yearbook The annual report on state preschool initiatives shows that state-funded programs increased enrollment but state spending per child is down.
2004 State Preschool Yearbook 50-state survey shows that high-quality preschool is the exception, not the rule.
2003 State Preschool Yearbook Ground-breaking study of preschool programs across the country