ERIC Number: ED653106
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 30
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Including Family Child Care in State-Funded Pre-K Systems: An Update
G. G. Weisenfeld; Erin Harmeyer
National Institute for Early Education Research
Our updated brief reports that while the number of states allowing FCC participation remained unchanged from 2019-2020 to 2022-2023, there were notable shifts in participation within states. The enrollment of children in FCC settings saw significant increases, with some states experiencing substantial growth. However, concerns regarding the quality of these settings and the learning outcomes for children persist, highlighting the need for further research and support as states expand their pre-K programs to include more FCC settings.
Descriptors: Child Care, Educational Finance, State Aid, State Policy, Preschool Education, Educational Change, Enrollment, Child Care Centers, Family Environment, Public Education
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