When child-care centers provide favorable characteristics, such as small group sizes and educated caregivers,

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When child-care centers provide favorable characteristics, such as small group sizes and educated caregivers, the adults are more verbally stimulating and sensitive to children's needs. This leads to better cognitive and emotional development in children. While some studies suggest that children's IQ scores increase by 7 to 10 points, this benefit may not be universal and may be more pronounced in children from high-SES families. However, the positive influence of favorable child-care centers on children's development is widely accepted. It is not necessary that such centers are able to pay salaries at or above minimum wage.

When Child-Care Centers Provide Favorable Characteristics, Such as Small Group