90% of a child's brain develops by the age of 5.
A child's brain grows based on experiences.
Nearly 66 percent of Idaho's children attend some type of child care.
Studies have shown that investing in early childhood education provides
a return of
between $7 and $11 in savings for every dollar invested.
Over 3,500 child care workers are enrolled
in the IdahoSTARS project Professional Development System.
18 child care programs in the state
have received the coveted NAEYC Accreditation.