Middle Childhood (5-12 years)

Do Effects of Early Child Care Extend to Age 15 Years? Results From the NICHD Study of Early Child Care and Youth Development

Relations between nonrelative child care (birth to 4½ years) and functioning at age 15 were examined(N = 1,364). Both quality and quantity of child care were linked to adolescent functioning. Effects were similarin size as those observed at younger ages.

2010
Vandell, D. L.
Belsky, J.
Burchinal, M.
Steinberg, L.
Vandergrift, N.
NICHD Early Child Care Research Network