“In recent years, bipartisan work has produced positive results, yet 40 percent of Virginia children are arriving in kindergarten unprepared for success in school.”

“Providing a quality publicly-subsidized care and education option for all underserved three- and four-year-olds is the best investment we can make in our workforce of the future.”

— Governor Ralph Northam, “Governor Northam Establishes Executive Leadership Team on School Readiness,” Governor’s Office press release, July 24, 2019