How should early childhood programs be funded

We have discussed funding sources for early education programs, early childhood comprehensive systems, and recent federally funded initiatives. Now, let’s focus on HOW early childhood programs should be funded.

For your initial post, address the following:

• How should early childhood programs be funded (for example, parent tuition, employer sponsored, federally funded, state funded)?
• Are there other sources that could fund programs?
• What way to you think is best for everyone involved (families, teachers, community)? Why?