Early Childhood Education: School Readiness and Parent Roles

Parent involvement is a key factor in the success of early childhood education. Preparing a child for Pre-K involves mastering basic social and cognitive skills before they enter a formal school setting.

Boy (3-5 years) at table scribbling with felt tip pen, close-up, side view

What Is the Importance of Early Childhood Education?

Published Jun,13 2017 | By Amy Sutton

Early childhood education is beneficial for children ages 3, 4 and 5. It's also often referred to as preschool, pre-kindergarten, day care, nursery school or early education. No matter the name, each serves the same purpose: to prepare young children for their transition into elementary school.