Which of the following statements is true regarding the quality of child care in the United States?
A) It is affected by a macrosystem of collectivist values and strict government regulation.
B) Many parents think that their children's child-care experiences are higher in quality than they really are.
C) Federal and state subsidies meet the needs for the provision of high-quality child-care in most areas.
D) About 80 to 85 percent of U.S. child-care centers meet standards for developmentally appropriate practice.

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Research suggests that many parents overestimate the quality of their children's child care experiences, indicating that the quality may not be as high as they think. The other options are not accurate. A is not true as the United States is generally considered to have an individualistic culture, and there is a lack of strict government regulation. C is not true as there is still a significant unmet need for high-quality child care, and subsidies have not fully addressed this issue. D is not true as studies have found that a lower percentage of child-care centers meet standards for developmentally appropriate practice.

Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding the Quality