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OECD Publishing, 2020
The experience of children under age 3 with early childhood education and care (ECEC) is crucial for their learning, development and well-being and for parents' return to work. Despite increasing recognition of the importance of ECEC for the youngest children, little is known about this sector. The OECD Starting Strong Teaching and Learning…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Child Care, Young Children, Child Development
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Elkind, David – Educational Leadership, 1986
Drawing on longitudinal followups of Head Start children, cross-cultural data from Denmark, and studies of gifted and talented persons, this article advises parents that out-of-home care need not be harmful to their children. However, a high-pressure academic program might have long-lasting negative effects. Cites 14 references. (MLH)
Descriptors: Child Development, Day Care, Developmental Stages, Early Childhood Education