Diane Price looks back on her 33 years at Early Connections Learning Centers, which she calls "the joy of my life." She shares how high-quality early education helps families work, go to school and build better lives, while their children get a trusted partner in their care. That partner supports the whole child: social-emotional growth, cognitive development, joy in life and a willingness to engage and learn. Price says good early education takes a comprehensive approach, not just childcare. She acknowledges that the country is working toward this goal, but notes that quality early education has become very expensive and many families can't afford it anymore. She ends by calling for new ways to keep supporting working families.