“Yes. All of my kids went to all-day kindergarten. If they've gone to preschool, then they are ready to go all day. I really don't see how it would cost that much more for the whole day.”

— Donna Baker, health club manager, Princeton, Kan.

“I think so, especially for the parents who have to work. They learn a lot more there than they do in day care, and usually all day doesn't really mean all day. They would still have time for other activities.”

— Ray Jagoda, real estate management, Leawood

“I think so. The more time they spend with the kids and the more time they have for activities, the more they will learn. Teachers would be able to present more material and cover more topics than with just a half day.”

— Shane Hunsinger, Johnson County Community College sophomore, Lawrence

“I would have to say they do. I used to work at an all-day kindergarten, and the kids get a lot more time to interact with each other, develop more as individuals and learn about themselves.”

— Anna Moats, Kansas University junior, Lawrence