Social Equity: Our Lasting Impact

Every dollar donated to our daycare unleashes $8.60 in measurable value for Berwyn. Of this, $4 directly fuels social equity: it empowers low-income and Latino families through greater access to education, improved earnings, and stronger future opportunities.

The remaining $4.60 multiplies positive impacts throughout our city—healthier families, more stable jobs, and reduced public costs. When you give, you help build a foundation where all Berwyn children and families can thrive.

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Read More: Key Research on Early Childhood Education & Economic Impact

• Invest in Early Childhood Development: Reduce Deficits, Strengthen the Economy – James Heckman
  Nobel Laureate economist James Heckman’s research proves every $1 invested in early childhood can return up to $13, especially when targeted at disadvantaged children.
• The Economics of Early Childhood: Why the First Five Years Matter Most – Becker Friedman Institute, UChicago
  Explains how the first five years of life are critical for brain development, and why economic research supports widespread investment in early education.
• Can Early Childhood Interventions Decrease Inequality of Economic Outcomes? – Magnuson & Duncan
  Reviews evidence that quality preschool programs reduce economic and educational inequality for low-income children.
• Nearly Half of Hispanic Children in Households With Low Incomes Used Early Care and Education in 2019
  Latest data shows progress but ongoing access challenges for Latino families seeking quality early care and education.
• The Economics of Early Childhood Investments – US Government Report (PDF)
  A federal review detailing the cost-effectiveness and long-term benefits of investing public funds in early childhood programs.
• Early Childhood Education: A Strong Start for Latino Infants and Families – UnidosUS (PDF)
  Latino civil rights organization highlights the power of early learning to uplift Latino infants, families, and communities nationwide.
• Examining the Powerful Impact of Investments in Early Childhood – Center for American Progress
  Overview of how ECE drives family financial stability and boosts the broader U.S. economy.
• Early Childhood Development, Human Capital and Poverty – NBER Working Paper (PDF)
  Academic study linking early development support to better life outcomes and poverty reduction.
• Investing in the Future: The Economic Benefits of Early Childhood Education – Michigan Journal of Economics
  Undergraduate analysis summarizing the returns, mechanisms, and best practices for high-impact ECE.
• Preschool – Berwyn South School District 100 (Local Program Info)
  Information about preschool programs serving the Berwyn community’s youngest learners.
• Berwyn South School District: Transforming Student Outcomes
  Local project profile illustrating the positive effects of early childhood education in Berwyn.
• Early childhood – Oxford Open Economics
  Special issue with peer-reviewed studies on the global economics of early childhood interventions.

Explore these resources to understand the vast benefits of investing in young children, for Berwyn and beyond!