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NON PROFIT ORG.<br />
U.S. POSTAGE<br />
PAID<br />
SALINA, KS 67401<br />
PERMIT NO. 122<br />
PO Box 2294, Salina, KS 67402-2294<br />
www.ks.childcareaware.org<br />
Call Toll Free 1-855-750-3343<br />
Open your eyes to the importance<br />
of quality early education. Donate today!<br />
Early Learning<br />
is More Than<br />
Just Basic Care.<br />
Early learning is quality child<br />
care and preschool opportunities<br />
that expose children to positive<br />
learning experiences that are<br />
critical to their emotional, social<br />
and intellectual development.<br />
Why Does Early<br />
<strong>Child</strong>hood Matter?<br />
When children trust their<br />
caregivers to respond<br />
consistently to their needs,<br />
they learn to regulate their<br />
emotions and behavior. Strong<br />
social-emotional skills are the<br />
foundation of lifelong learning.<br />
What Makes an Early<br />
Education Program a<br />
High-quality Program?<br />
• Strong health and safety standards<br />
• Qualified, well-educated teachers<br />
• Proven curricula and learning processes<br />
• Meaningful involvement by parents<br />
Proven Impact<br />
Long-term studies of the impact<br />
of high-quality early education<br />
estimate a 700% return on<br />
investment. That is, for every<br />
$1.00 invested, $7.00 is saved<br />
through reduced social spending.<br />
Your support of early childhood is needed now more than ever. www.ks.childcareaware.org
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