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Critical Facts About Young Children and Early Childhood Programs in the United States

October 2002

This resource includes current data about young children, early childhood education programs, and the early childhood workforce in the United States. Data was compiled from various reports, documents, and web sites. It provides a picture of the status on young children in this country, and the programs they are attending each day. Data sources and citations are provided.

Links to Sources of Data

Child Development, Family, and Education Research
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