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All parents want to support their child’s health, happiness and development. Choosing quality child care is an excellent way to do this! A quality child care program promotes a safe, fun environment where children can play, learn, and laugh!
Research tells us that 90% of brain development occurs in the first five years of life, and what children experience in these early years (see, hear, smell, taste and feel) shapes their brains. High quality child care programs feature enriched experiences that are linked to greater achievement and success in school and in life.
Benefits of Quality Child Care:
- Impact how children learn, think, develop and behave
- Promote social and emotional skills
- Encourage curiosity and cultivate a love of learning
- Prepare children for school
Learn more about quality early childhood in Virginia:
- Visit EarlyChildhodQuality.doe.virginia.gov
- View VQB5 for Families (English/Spanish)