Early childhood care and education (ECCE) settings offer an opportunity to provide children with a solid beginning in all areas of their development. The qualit

Children are already learning at birth, and they develop and learn at a rapid pace in their early years. This provides a critical foundation for lifelong progre

The work of early childhood education and care (ECEC) professionals is the major driver of the quality of an ECEC system. As evidence accumulates on the strong

High-quality early care and education for children from birth to kindergarten entry is critical to positive child development and has the potential to generate

The experience of children under age 3 with early childhood education and care (ECEC) is crucial for their learning, development and well-being and for parents�