„Disparities in children’s experiences in their early years can lead to enduring inequalities in key life outcomes. […] Access to high-quality ECEC [Anm.: ECEC = early childhood education and care] has the potential to bridge gaps in children’s opportunities at a time when their development is particularly sensitive to intervention, and these benefits can extend throughout their lives.“
OECD (Hrsg.), Results from TALIS Starting Strong 2024 (2025), S. 120.