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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
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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
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He established what is considered the first school to teach preschool-age children. https://childcarelounge.com/pages/milestones-a-child-care-history-timeline
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He started a Children's Garden (Kindergarten) in Germany. https://childcarelounge.com/pages/milestones-a-child-care-history-timeline
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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
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Opened the first public school kindergarten started in St. Louis. https://childcarelounge.com/pages/milestones-a-child-care-history-timeline
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Jane Addams created the Hull House, a settlement house for immigrants, and establishes a day nursery. https://www.eds-resources.com/educationhistorytimeline.html#1700
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She opens the Children's House in Rome. https://www.eds-resources.com/educationhistorytimeline.html#1700
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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
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President Lyndon B. Johnson created the Economic Opportunities Act, which funded the Head Start program. https://www.eds-resources.com/educationhistorytimeline.html#1700
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Perry Mendel opens the first Kindercare center. https://www.eds-resources.com/educationhistorytimeline.html#1700
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The National Family Day Care Advisory Panel founds National Association for Family Day Care. https://nafcc.org/
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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
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The U.S. Department of Education establishes Even Start, a parent education/literacy program. https://www.eds-resources.com/educationhistorytimeline.html#1700
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The California Department of Social Services enacts Child Care and Development Grant. https://www.eds-resources.com/educationhistorytimeline.html#1700
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T.E.A.C.H. Scholarship program enacted. https://www.eds-resources.com/educationhistorytimeline.html#1700
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The Children's Defense Fund initiated the Stand for Children Campaign. https://www.eds-resources.com/educationhistorytimeline.html#1700
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Provider Appreciation Day was first celebrated. https://www.eds-resources.com/educationhistorytimeline.html#1700
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Bill Clinton reestablishes the White House Conference on Children. https://www.eds-resources.com/educationhistorytimeline.html#1700
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The No Child Left Behind Act bill is passed. https://childcarelounge.com/pages/milestones-a-child-care-history-timeline
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Campaign Launched to Avoid SIDS In Child Care Settings. https://childcarelounge.com/pages/milestones-a-child-care-history-timeline
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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
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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