Significance of early childhood education

 

Helping brain development in young children

Children's brains are influenced by both their genes and their environment. Babies are born ready to learn, with more than one million neural connections forming every second during the first few years of life. The early years are important, as how the brain grows is strongly influenced by what's happening in a child's environment and their interactions with the people around them.

Developing independence

For many children, participating in early childhood education and care is the first significant amount of time they spend away from their family. Being in a new environment, away from home, can help children to build their confidence and discover their identity