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Center on the Developing Child, Harvard University

By creating and implementing effective early childhood programs and policies, society can ensure that children have a solid foundation for a productive future.  

Dina Lieser, MD, FAAP

Quality early childhood education settings have great potential to transform our nation’s health.

The Economic Impacts of Child Care and Early Education: Financing Solutions for the Future

Quality early education and care make children more likely to start kindergarten ready to learn, and therefore they do better throughout school.  

The Economic Impacts of Child Care and Early Education: Financing Solutions for the Future

Research shows that when children start school behind they stay behind.

The Economic Impacts of Child Care and Early Education: Financing Solutions for the Future

Every dollar invested in quality early care and education saves taxpayers up to $13 in future costs.

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Potty Training: What Should We Know?

Help Me Grow Long Island helps promote the important developmental milestones in a child’s life such as Potty Training. We’ve compiled some resources to . . .
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Alan Muraoka to Serve as Master of Ceremonies at Docs for Tots 20th Anniversary Celebration

Docs for Tots is pleased that Sesame Street’s Alan Muraoka (of Hooper’s store) – will join us as Master of Ceremonies at our 20th . . .
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Breastfeeding – We’re here to help!

Breastfeeding can be a daunting journey for new and expecting parents. We’ve compiled some resources across Long Island that can provide extra support for . . .
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Investing in quality early learning programs is the most efficient way to affect school and life success and to reduce social expenditures later.

James Heckman, economist, Nobel laureate