Nicole Baumann, Falk Voit, Dieter Wolke, Hayley Trower, Ayten Bilgin, Eero Kajantie, Katri Räikkönen, Kati Heinonen, Daniel D Schnitzlein, Sakari Lemola
Preschool Mathematics and Literacy Skills and Educational Attainment in Adolescents Born Preterm and Full Term
The Journal of pediatrics
effects early child care childrens functioning 412 years end 6th grade age120 years examined national institute child health human development study early child care youth development n1364 results indicated although parenting stronger consistent predictor childrens development early childcare experience higher quality care predicted higher vocabulary scores exposure center care predicted teacherreported externalizing problems discussion focuses mechanisms responsible effects potential collective consequences small childcare effects importance ongoing followup age 15