Learning & Development
Research Report
Components to Consider When Planning City Preschool Programs
Date
February 3, 2023
Over the last several years, a growing number of cities have invested in early care and education for 3- and 4-year-old children, known as “preschool.” This paper aims to aid cities in planning preschool programs by outlining a range of factors to consider. We largely do not make recommendations, but rather try to identify a range of options so communities can choose a course that best meets their needs.
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The Authors
GG Weisenfeld is a Senior ECE Policy Specialist at the National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER) at Rutgers University, Graduate School of Education.