INFOGRAPHIC: How Universal Preschool Is an Economic Boon to Working Mothers

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http://www.thenation.com/blog/173224/infographic-how-universal-preschool-economic-boon-working-mothers

It was only a few weeks ago that President Obama surprised nearly everyone by announcing a push for universal preschool in his State of the Union address and then traveling to Georgia, home of a successful preschool system, to talk it up. The announcement kicked off a debate: Is the cost of universal preschool worth it? Does it really help children learn better later in life?

Mostly missing from that conversation, though, was the other half of the equation: working parents, specifically mothers, given that women still spend the most time caring for children. The benefits for children seem pretty clear, but we have to add in the benefits that women will see if they have a quality and affordable place to send their kids every day when they head to work.

The peace of mind that comes with that may not be quantifiable, but the impact on women’s lives certainly is.

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1. This is so desperately needed in this country. Daycare is really expensive, $4 - $5 an hour. My

daughter makes $10 an hour and has a three year old and an eleven year old. Ridiculous.