State highlights preschool system: 28,000 four-year-olds reached and language development flagged as priority The department reviewed Iowa's early childhood landscape (voluntary preschool, Shared Visions, Head Start, early childhood special education), reported program scale (about 28,000 four-year-olds enrolled statewide) and said language development is a key focus for improvement and professional development.

Iowa's preschool programs are making strides, enrolling over 28,000 four-year-olds, but language development remains a critical area for improvement.

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