Quality facilities are an important part of quality child care. Well-designed centers which are well-equipped and furnished support child development and create an environment for learning and growth. Centers are also work environments, which when well-planned support staff functions and comfort, reducing staff turnover.

Read the FUND's brief guide on how to navigate the often complicated and frustrating development process and make sure you end up with quality space.

Review the FUND's quality checklists for specific information on what goes into making a high-quality space.

Read an article by Carl Sussman on the importance of quality, "Out of the Basement: Discovering the Value of Child Care Facilities."