LaTasha Martin from Kids Count on Us, a project of ISAIAH MN writes an op-ed with this message: Since 90% of a child’s brain develops by the age of 5, quality early childhood education and care benefits not just the child, but the entire community. And if we want to set children up for a lifetime of academic success, we should be ensuring fully funded, accessible child care for all.
When policymakers treat child care like an option – or force parents to shoulder the burden on their own – they undermine families and communities.