7 Chapter 1 Introduction 8 Statement of Problem 8 Purpose Statement 9 Research Question 9 Theoretical Rationale 9 Assumptions 10 Summary 11 Chapter 2 Review of the Literature 13 Introduction 13 Review of Academic Research 13 The Importance of Preschool 13 Public Preschool and Early Intervention Programs 16 Importance of Learning Behavioral and Social Emotional Skills in Preschool 20 Quality Preschool Programs 25 Social Economic Status And Public Preschool 27 Long Term Effects 30 Summary 31