National Association of Manufacturers Policy Position

 “Access to high-quality early education and learning opportunities is integral to helping today's children prepare for the highly competitive, fast-paced global economy. A number of high-quality independent studies and reports overwhelmingly demonstrate the benefits of early learning programs in the development of a child's social and cognitive skills. Creativity and emotional resilience. These skills are often developed prior to a student's arrival in the elementary school setting, placing a great emphasis on the need for high-quality early child development and support services that can improve school readiness.”