Early Childhood Education

Early childhood education regards education in the early stages of childhood. According to NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children), it spans the human life from birth to age 8.Infants and toddlers experience life more holistically than any other age group.

The Early Childhood Institute (ECI) sponsors comprehensive and challenging research in order to help ensure that America’s young children are successful in school and beyond — and to enhance their quality of life and that of their families.The Early Childhood Education On Line LISTSERV community offers support and opportunities for information exchange to all educators: families, teachers, caregivers, and others interested in providing quality care and learning situations for young children birth through 8 years.

Education in the second half of the twentieth century has been characterized by increases in the provision of educational programs for preschool-age children. The largest wave of preschool education activity has been the federally funded Head Start program.Offers support and opportunities for information exchange to families, teachers, caregivers, and others interested in providing quality care and learning situations for young children birth through eight years.