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Find out how central admission systems work. Discover the hidden universe of daycare admission systems. Reflect on what these systems tell us about our society, culture and politics. Take away valuable lessons from other places.

All daycare systems require points of entry that connect children to daycare. Centralized admissions systems have the power to transform daycare by governing and promoting access to alternative types of care. However, the design of these systems are constrained by laws, politics and culture. The promise of good centralized admission systems is to support quality daycare that is cost effective and politically feasible for everyone.

• Parents and daycare providers who interact with these systems directly and whose participation, expectations, and feedback are critical to their success.

• Researchers and students interested in the theoretical underpinnings, empirical evaluation, and policy dynamics of daycare admissions systems.

• Policymakers, consultants, and public administrators searching for actionable insights and best practices for building, improving, or scaling centralized systems in diverse policy environments.