The study found that parents who had the opportunity to enroll their children in a universal pre-K program in Connecticut saw increased earnings by about 21%, as well as persistent gains for up to six years after.
"Parents whose kids have access to reliable, high-quality child care in the pre-K period are more likely to work during that period, and they work more hours," wrote economist Emily Oster in her ParentData newsletter.
The authors of the study chalk it up to career continuity, stating that the group that was able to invest in their career early have higher wages and therefore more income.
The program provides six and a half hours of free schooling each day to three and four-year-olds, as well as wraparound childcare before and after school.
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