The document provides an overview of child care in Peru from a global perspective. It discusses the geography and demographics of Peru, noting that Spanish and Quechua are the official languages. It then covers the history and development of day care in Peru, including that it began being recognized in 1975. The document outlines that most day care centers are informal and underfunded, though children who attend formal preschools perform better in language and math. It also discusses Peru's recent policies aimed at improving early childhood education programs.