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The 10 Most Important Milestones in Early Childhood Education spanning from the 1800's until today

By Rolanda1!

  • First Preschool

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

  • Kindergarden

    Kindergarden
    Children's Garden (kindergarten) started by Friedrich Froebel

  • Introduction to Public School

    Introduction to Public School
    First public school Kindergarten started in St.Louis

  • Head Start

    Head Start
    Head Start is funded by the Economic Opportunities Act.

  • Kindercare

    Kindercare
    The first Kindercare center is opened.

  • NAFCC

    NAFCC
    National Association for Family Day Care is founded

  • Accrediation

    Accrediation
    National Academy of Early Childhood Programs is established by NAYCE for voluntary accreditation of center based programs.

  • CCDBG

    CCDBG
    Child Care and Development Block Grant Act

  • A Thanks

    A Thanks
    Provider Appreciation Day

  • Preschool for all

    Preschool for all
    President Obama called on congress to expand to high-quality preschool to every child in America