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John Amos Comenius
Known as the Father of Modern Education and the first to recognize that the play of childhood was learning, he produced the first children's picture book, "The World Illustrated." https://childcarelounge.com/pages/milestones-a-child-care-history-timeline -
Jean-Jacques Roussueau
She states that a child's mode of thinking is different than an adult and they learn through hands-on experience. https://childcarelounge.com/pages/milestones-a-child-care-history-timeline -
Johann Pestalozzi
He established what is considered the first school to teach preschool-age children. https://childcarelounge.com/pages/milestones-a-child-care-history-timeline -
Friedrich Froebel.
He started a Children's Garden (Kindergarten) in Germany. https://childcarelounge.com/pages/milestones-a-child-care-history-timeline -
Mrs. Cornelius DuBois
The Nursery School for Children of Poor Women was opened in cooperation with the Children's Hospital of New York City. https://childcarelounge.com/pages/milestones-a-child-care-history-timeline -
Susan Blow
Opened the first public school kindergarten started in St. Louis. https://childcarelounge.com/pages/milestones-a-child-care-history-timeline -
Jane Addams
Jane Addams created the Hull House, a settlement house for immigrants, and establishes a day nursery. https://www.eds-resources.com/educationhistorytimeline.html#1700 -
Maria Montesorri
She opens the Children's House in Rome. https://www.eds-resources.com/educationhistorytimeline.html#1700 -
Patty Hill
Patty Hill founds the National Association for the Education of Young Children. Now over 100,000 members and 400 affiliates. https://www.eds-resources.com/educationhistorytimeline.html#1700 -
President Lyndon B. Johnson
President Lyndon B. Johnson created the Economic Opportunities Act, which funded the Head Start program. https://www.eds-resources.com/educationhistorytimeline.html#1700 -
Perry Mendel
Perry Mendel opens the first Kindercare center. https://www.eds-resources.com/educationhistorytimeline.html#1700 -
National Family Day Care Advisory Panel
The National Family Day Care Advisory Panel founds National Association for Family Day Care. https://nafcc.org/ -
San Fransisco
San Francisco becomes the first large city to require developers to set aside space of funds for childcare space. https://www.eds-resources.com/educationhistorytimeline.html#1700 -
Department of Education
The U.S. Department of Education establishes Even Start, a parent education/literacy program. https://www.eds-resources.com/educationhistorytimeline.html#1700 -
The California Department of Social Services
The California Department of Social Services enacts Child Care and Development Grant. https://www.eds-resources.com/educationhistorytimeline.html#1700 -
Child Care Services Association
T.E.A.C.H. Scholarship program enacted. https://www.eds-resources.com/educationhistorytimeline.html#1700 -
The Children's Defense Fund
The Children's Defense Fund initiated the Stand for Children Campaign. https://www.eds-resources.com/educationhistorytimeline.html#1700 -
Volunteers in New Jersey
Provider Appreciation Day was first celebrated. https://www.eds-resources.com/educationhistorytimeline.html#1700 -
Bill Clinton
Bill Clinton reestablishes the White House Conference on Children. https://www.eds-resources.com/educationhistorytimeline.html#1700 -
George W. Bush
The No Child Left Behind Act bill is passed. https://childcarelounge.com/pages/milestones-a-child-care-history-timeline -
SIDS
Campaign Launched to Avoid SIDS In Child Care Settings. https://childcarelounge.com/pages/milestones-a-child-care-history-timeline -
Kayla Corbitt
Operation Military Child Care was started to support the childcare needs of activated and deployed parents. https://childcarelounge.com/pages/milestones-a-child-care-history-timeline -
President Obama
President Obama called on Congress to expand access to high-quality preschool to every child in America, called The Preschool for All initiative. https://childcarelounge.com/pages/milestones-a-child-care-history-timeline