Each program puts into practice the latest science, research, and evidenced-based strategies to help vulnerable infants, toddlers and preschoolers build the skills they need to arrive at kindergarten safe, healthy, eager to learn, and ready for school. Public and private investments in quality early childhood programs like Educare reduce the need for future expenditures on special education placements, public assistance, workforce training and law enforcement programs. These investments are critical to securing the future health and success of individual children and our society.