Jennifer Nicholls is the owner, lead teacher “and cook, nurse and entertainment,” she joked, at Journey Preschool, a home-based early childhood education program that cares for a dozen children.

As families choose child-led approaches like Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and nature-based preschools, these models are ...

A child plays with chalk during the Our Babies 1st: Restore the Pay Equity Fund rally at Freedom Plaza in Washington, D.C., on May 13, 2024. (Getty/Jemal Countess) This report accompanies the first ...

What if one of the most crucial experiences for the development of school-aged children doesn’t happen during the school day at all? What if it has little to do with learning to read, sharpening math ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. In Saul Valdivia’s preschool classroom, a neon green light emanates from underneath the opaque surface of a wooden ...

The Montessori method is an alternative, child-centric educational method. Montessori programs focus on the personal development of each individual child and encourage self-learning and discovery. The ...

Choosing the right Bay Area preschool and early childhood program for your child is a significant decision that sets them up for success in kindergarten and beyond. Finding the right fit for your ...

States have adopted policy to ensure young people and businesses are adequately protected to participate in work-based learning programs.

Brooke Brunner, director of early learning for Leon County Schools, told lawmakers that current law creates a regulatory hurdle for childcare once the instructional day ends.

Public and private partners are funding the $950,000 pilot, with significant support from the city of Akron, the GAR Foundation and the Akron Community Foundation. The funding will support staffing, ...

The Center for American Progress’ data dashboard allows users to explore national- and state-level data trends on a range of child care and early learning topics. Read more and explore additional ...