THE ESSENTIAL INGREDIENTS OF HIGH-QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION HIGHLIGHTED IN THE WEEK OF THE YOUNG CHILD™ CELEBRATION

“Early Years are the Learning Years” highlights the critical role educators play in caring for childrenWASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Association for the Education of Young Children’s (NAEYC) Week of the Young Child™ (April 6-12, 2014) draws attention to how a high-quality early childhood experience the first few years of life set a child’s path for success in school and in life and offers tips for parents to be sure they’re choosing high-quality program.  “Week of the Young Child™ reinforces that the early years (birth through age 8) are critical learning years, and qualified early