3.06 Quality Pre-K Designation

Key Takeaways:

The availability of high-quality preschool seats has greatly improved, which is a positive trend.
The stable population of 3-4 year olds combined with an increase in quality seating options suggests better accessibility to higher standards of early childhood education over time.
The sharp reduction in 1-2 star seats in 2020 points to a focus on quality improvements in preschool education within Tempe.
The data shows promising progress toward the 2030 target of 100% high-quality center enrollment, with nearly half of all children already in high-quality rated centers by 2020. Continued investment and focus on quality improvement in early education will be essential to reaching this goal.

These trends indicate an overall positive trajectory in early childhood education in terms of quality seat availability, which is crucial for ensuring young children have access to better learning environments.