Does higher quality early child care promote low-income children's math and reading achievement in middle childhood?

Author(s): Dearing, Eric; McCartney, Kathleen; Taylor, Beck A.
Date Issued: September/October 2009
Description: A longitudinal investigation of the role of attendance in high quality child care as a moderating factor between family economic status and children's academic success in elementary school, based on a sample of 1,364 children followed from birth to age 11
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Journal Title: Child Development
Volume Number: 80
Issue Number: 5
Page Range: 1329-1349
Topics: Child Care & Early Education Quality

Parent, School, & Community School Readiness/Child School Success & Performance > School Performance & Success

Parents & Families > Parent Characteristics > Socioeconomic Status
Country: United States
ISSN: 0009-3920 Paper
1467-8624 Online
Peer Reviewed: yes
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