The World Bank drives early childhood development globally through financing, policy, and partnerships to boost health, learning, and equity.

During this period, roughly covering ages 3 to 5, a child’s personality, interests, and social orientation begin to come into focus, but parents should keep in mind that personality traits, personal ...

The preschool years present a critical developmental period sensitive to changes in public health and social policy, for which robust investments in programs that support families can improve ...

Visit NAP.edu/10766 to get more information about this book, to buy it in print, or to download it as a free PDF. ACF (Administration for Children and Families). 2006. Head Start performance measures ...