According to Preschool California, students who attend a preschools are more likely to better readers, more likely to graduate from high school and less likely to depend on public assistance. See related links to find more benefits.
Day care preschool centers may vary in their philosophy to education. Some choose to follow a Montessori approach--connecting children to living creatures--and others may choose a Waldorf approach and teach children to recognize the three entities of self: spirit, soul and body.
Most children start preschool at age three or four; however, at some day care centers, children may begin care as early as age two. These centers combine traditional day care and learning.
When a child is able to attend a preschool day center, he or she is more likely to accept the transition from day care designed for infants and toddlers to a more structured learning environment. These centers allow parents to combine their need for child care during the work day with an educational environment.
Total Childcare Center says that children who attend preschool day care centers fare better academically and socially than those who don't. See resources for a video explaining these benefits.