In the first few years of life, more than one million neural connections are formed each second – a pace never repeated again. Early childhood offers a critical window of opportunity to shape the …

Jun 11, 2025 · In this video, parents of young children share their personal experiences of using CDC’s “Learn the Signs. Act Early.” tools and resources to learn about child development, …

Children with access to quality early childhood education (ECE) do better in primary school and beyond, the research shows, by helping to build foundational skills, supporting school …

High-quality early childhood education contributes substantially to children’s resilience and healthy development. All domains of child development—physical development, cognitive …

May 1, 2025 · Early childhood is a pivotal period of child development that begins before birth through age 8. This is a period of rapid brain and body development. In the first few years of …

Nov 3, 2025 · Learn about six key scientific concepts that shape early development and lifelong health. Brains are built over time, from the bottom up, through an ongoing process that begins …

Feb 10, 2025 · NCECDTL advances best practices in the identification, development, and promotion of the implementation of evidence-based child development and teaching and …

Early childhood is a stage in human development following infancy and preceding middle childhood. It generally includes toddlerhood and some time afterward. Play age is an …

We understand that the foundation for lifelong learning is built in early childhood. Children develop vital skills from birth to age eight that shape their future academic success and well-being.

Dec 10, 2024 · Mixed delivery refers to an approach to preschool that maximizes all early childhood settings in a community and meets families’ needs by offering programs in child …