After decades of research, the evidence is clear: Investing in young children is the best way to improve current workforce performance, ensure school success and create long-lasting economic returns for families, businesses and society as a whole.

A productive life begins with a healthy childhood. Evidence-based research into the long-term impact of quality early childhood development supports this. Such studies into investment in “brain architecture” reveal remarkable returns to society that are much greater, in some cases, than investment by many communities in traditional brick-and-mortar development projects.


For more information please read The Case for Early Investment in Our Kids - The American Prospect (PDF).