A critical fight over “quality” child care could shape millions of kids

A critical fight over “quality” child care could shape millions of kids

America’s lack of affordable child care has brought a long-simmering question to a boil: What exactly makes child care “good”?  Everyone wants quality care for kids, and the need for child care or preschool to be considered “high quality” has been embraced by researchers, providers, parents, and policymakers for years. But with rising costs and uneven availability, parents, providers, and policymakers find themselves increasingly divided over wh…