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The Early Learning Centers of Lubbock examined the developmental skills of
two-year-olds, who were attending during 2003. The two-year-olds' teachers at each center documented each child's progress in a number of different areas. ELC then compared the developmental skills of the two-year-olds who have been enrolled at ELC for more than 18 months to the two-year-olds who have been enrolled less than 18 months. The results showed that children benefit from early enrollment in a developmental educational program and the results show that the longer they are enrolled, the greater the benefit. A landmark, long-term study of the effects of high-quality early care and education on low-income three- and four-year-olds shows that adults at age 40 who participated in a preschool program in their early years have higher earnings, are more likely to hold a job, have committed fewer crimes, and are more likely to have graduated from high school. Overall, the study documented a return to society of more than $17 for every tax dollar invested in the early care and education program. (High/Scope Educational Research Foundation A well-rounded program is offered at Early Learning Centers with daily activities in the following areas:
Areas of emphasis also include the development of:
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