The world of early childhood education and care is always looking for new ways to help kids grow. One exciting idea is to combine music and movement into daily activities. This approach could help young children develop in many areas, like physical activity, sleep, and even musical skills. So far, no one has tested this idea in a big way within early childhood educat...

In India, the Integrated Child Development Services is a massive effort. It aims to ensure that children grow up healthy and intelligent. However, there is a significant issue. While we have a good idea of how well children are fed through this program, we lack information on how many are attending preschool. This is a serious concern. To put it into perspective, ne...

You might think that once a good program to keep kids active and eating well is started in preschools, it would continue easily. But that's not always the case. Researchers wanted to figure out what makes these healthy habits stick in early childhood education and care (ECEC) settings. They found that while these programs are great, there are many factors that can ma...

Early childhood education is making a big difference in Dallas. The Dallas Independent School District (DISD) saw a surprising increase in enrollment this year, breaking a nine-year trend of decline. What's behind this positive change? The district’s pre-K program is a key driver. Many families are discovering that DISD’s pre-K offers a cost-effective alternative to ...