Some states, like Colorado and New Mexico, are funneling state money into existing private preschools or child care centers. Others, like California, are expanding preschool through the public ...

In a high-quality preschool or child care center, teachers are engaged. "They are on the floor, they’re at tables, they are asking questions,” said Amanda Batts, who oversees quality assurance ...

Researching child care options can be overwhelming. In this file photo, a caregiver plays with children outside the Little Mustangs Child Learning Academy in Richardson ISD.(Elías Valverde II ...

Preschool options are growing with the expansion of early learning programs, giving families in some parts of the U.S. a dizzying array of choices. Some states, like Colorado and New Mexico, are ...