The first 1,000 days are critically important to a child’s development

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Our state faces a crisis in early learning and childcare.

Science shows that about 80% of a child’s brain foundation is formed within the first 1,000 days of life. Research has also shown that investments in early childhood development produce an annual ROI of 7-10% by improving school and career achievement and reducing costs for remedial education, health care, and the criminal justice system.

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