Early childhood educators and their advocates often talk about the crucial development that happens after a baby is born through age 5. What is happening to a baby's brain that makes these earliest ...

Arkansas was awarded a federal grant worth more than $14 million to help advance the early childhood education system.

The programs are an outgrowth of the awareness of the importance of the first 3 years in a child’s intellectual, emotional ...

The Children’s Museum in Oak Lawn has long been a resource for area parents looking for fun and educational experiences for their kids. Now they’re taking that mission online and expanding it, teaming ...

PHOENIX — A free helpline in Arizona is making sure families have the support they need. Data from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services shows 48% of all parents find their stress to be ...

So far, 2025 has been a horror year for early education and care. Much of the recent media and political coverage about childcare has focused on safety. This is understandable, given the numerous, ...