Document Type
Book Chapter
Publication Date
2026
Publication Title
The State of the Region: Hampton Roads 2026
Pages
73-91
Abstract
The economic and social consequences of inadequate early childhood care and education (ECCE) are, by now, well known—but the problem is notoriously difficult to solve. To many working families, the quest for affordable, high-quality care seems hopeless. However, it is also true that our regional leaders are increasingly prioritizing this issue and are working together with early childhood experts to develop viable solutions. This chapter discusses ECCE from an economic perspective and explores why this market is so challenging to reform.
Repository Citation
Dragas Center for Economic Analysis and Policy, Old Dominion University, "Part 3: Early Childhood Care and Education in Hampton Roads" (2026). State of the Region Reports: Hampton Roads. 233.
https://digitalcommons.odu.edu/sor_reports/233