8 Of note, the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond recently published a case study of the success of early childhood education in Danville, Virginia, which is part of the fifth District. In 2010, this rural community had few and fragmented early child care and educational services.
Strong partnerships and investments in this area have created an early-childhood ecosystem, connecting providers, local services, and parent education  7 U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Special Report on Women-Owned Small Businesses During COVID-19 (Washington: Chamber of Commerce, August 26, 2020), https://www.uschamber.com/report/special-report-women-owned-small-businesses-during-covid-19.