What are the short-term and long-term economic benefits of high-quality early childhood programs for individuals, families, and society as a whole?

A Maryland State Department of Education Resource. ECD provides early learning opportunities that support better learning and improved life chances in adulthood: Robust evidence shows that participation in pre- ... Early Childhood Development ... This program is designed to prepare individuals for employment in environments where the care and education of young children is ... Suffolk's Early Childhood Development Commission provides resources, services, and programs to the children of Suffolk, birth through age eight, and their ... 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. Why early childhood education at OSU? We empower teacher candidates to nurture the holistic development of children ages 0-8 by cultivating meaningful ... Through the Child Care Payment Program, the Division of Early Childhood Care & Development (DECCD) helps parents and guardians find reliable, quality child care ... The AAS degree prepares students for immediate employment in early childhood settings with opportunities to direct and work in licensed child care programs. Early childhood is defined as the period of a child's development from birth to eight years. This period of a child's life is important to their holistic ... Early Childhood Education. Join UCC's Early Childhood Education and prepare yourself for a rewarding career working in a multi-faceted educational setting, that ...