Adult Benefits

• A report from the University of Minnesota's Institute of Child Development found that children enrolled in a preschool program before the age of 3 received the highest benefits as adults. The benefits were most pronounced in children of a low socioeconomic class and males. The study found that children enrolled in a preschool program by the age of 3 were less likely to abuse drugs or be involved in criminal activities and were more likely to have health insurance as adults. They also had higher paying jobs than those who did not attend a preschool.