Source: Toronto Star, November 17, 2014

Excerpt: A second report, by the Atkinson Centre for Society and Child Development, points out there are other important benefits to early childhood education: It reduces inequalities that result from poverty and decreases the number of children in special education classes by identifying problems and intervening early; Better education helps to reduce skills shortages and spending on health and social services down the road; These in turn help to reduce income inequality and lead to a stronger society and economy."

Link: http://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorials/2014/11/17/three_new_studies_find_child_care_is_good_for_kids_and_the_economy_editorial.html