California is leading national preschool expansion, but quality lags, report says

"California's preschool expansion has resulted in a surge of enrollment, with the state making every 4-year-old eligible for its transitional kindergarten program, contributing significantly to national gains."

"The report indicates that while preschool enrollment has increased, the quality of early education programs in California needs improvement, as transitional kindergarten met only three of the ten quality benchmarks."

California's preschool expansion has led to a significant increase in enrollment, with 1.8 million children attending state-funded preschools nationwide. The state accounted for over half of the national enrollment gain, making every 4-year-old eligible for transitional kindergarten. However, despite the increase, the quality of early education programs remains a concern, as California's transitional kindergarten met only three of the ten quality benchmarks established by researchers. Access to preschool education varies greatly across states, with some states experiencing declines in enrollment.

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