Early Childhood

By turnerlorianal

  • John Amos Comenius, known as the father of modern Education and was the first to recognize that the play of childhood was learning, produced the first children's picture book, "The World Illustrated"

    John Amos Comenius, known as the father of modern Education and was the first to recognize that the play of childhood was learning, produced the first children's picture book, "The World Illustrated"

  • Philosopher Jean-Jacques Roussueau states that a child's mode of thinking is different than an adult and they learn though hands-on experience.

    Philosopher Jean-Jacques Roussueau states that a child's mode of thinking is different than an adult and they learn though hands-on experience.

  • Children's Garden (Kindergarten) started in Germany by Friedrich Froebel.

    Children's Garden (Kindergarten) started in Germany by Friedrich Froebel.

  • The Nursery School for Children of Poor Women was opened in cooperation with Children's Hospital of New York City.

    The Nursery School for Children of Poor Women was opened in cooperation with Children's Hospital of New York City.

  • - National Association for the Education of Young Children is founded. Now over 100,000 members and 400 affiliates.

    - National Association for the Education of Young Children is founded. Now over 100,000 members and 400 affiliates.

  • Head Start is funded by the Economic Opportunities Act.

    Head Start is funded by the Economic Opportunities Act.

  • National Association for Family Day Care is founded.

    National Association for Family Day Care is founded.

  • Johann Pestalozzi established what is considered to the first school to teach preschool age children.

    Johann Pestalozzi established what is considered to the first school to teach preschool age children.

  • Operation Military Child Care is started to support the child care needs of parents who are activated and deployed.

    Operation Military Child Care is started to support the child care needs of parents who are activated and deployed.

  • President Obama called on Congress to expand access to high-quality preschool to every child in America, called The Preschool for All initiative.

    President Obama called on Congress to expand access to high-quality preschool to every child in America, called The Preschool for All initiative.

  • 179 countries had ratified the International Labour Organization's Convention on the Worst Forms of Child Labour, which aims to eliminate child labor.

    179 countries had ratified the International Labour Organization's Convention on the Worst Forms of Child Labour, which aims to eliminate child labor.

  • Children participating in ECE graduate high school at higher rates

    Children participating in ECE graduate high school at higher rates

  • The World Bank's 2019 World Development Report identifies early childhood development programs as one of the most effective ways to equip children with the skills they need for future labor markets.

    The World Bank's 2019 World Development Report identifies early childhood development programs as one of the most effective ways to equip children with the skills they need for future labor markets.

  • Human Rights Watch adopts a policy calling on states to make at least one year of free and compulsory, inclusive, quality pre-primary education available and accessible for all children.

    Human Rights Watch adopts a policy calling on states to make at least one year of free and compulsory, inclusive, quality pre-primary education available and accessible for all children.