The Daycare Myth: A Conversation with Dr. Dan Wuori.

Join Ulster University's Professor Victoria Simms for an engaging discussion with Dr Dan Wuori on The Daycare Myth. This provocative book explains why the early years matter, how approach in the USA sacrifices children's needs for adult employment, and why reform makes sense for everyone, regardless of political stance.

With practical guidance for policymakers, practitioners, and parents, this book is a wakeup call for transforming the USA’s early childhood landscape. Don't miss this opportunity to envision a better future for our children.

This event will be held in the Conor Lecture Theatre.

About Dr. Dan Wuori

With more than 30 years of leadership in early childhood education and policy, Dr. Dan Wuori is one of the field’s most respected bipartisan policy experts. Known globally for his uplifting and educational social media presence, he is a trusted voice on parenting and child development.

An accomplished writer, public speaker, and policy advisor to the nation’s governors, state lawmakers and other senior state elected and administrative officials, Dr. Wuori is the Founder and President of Early Childhood Policy Solutions (a public policy consultancy focused on children and families) and Strategic Advisor on Early Childhood at the Saul Zaentz Charitable Foundation.

He joined The Hunt Institute as its founding Director of Early Learning in January of 2019, serving until early 2024 and helping to establish The Institute as one of early childhood's most prominent policy supports.

A former kindergarten teacher and school district administrator, Dr. Wuori served as Deputy Director of South Carolina First Steps to School Readiness – the state’s comprehensive, public-private early learning initiative – from 2005-2018.