Early Childhood Learning

The period from birth to eight is a critical period of a child’s life. It is the time when children acquire essential foundation skills and knowledge and when brain development is at its optimal level.

Families are children’s first and most enduring educators. Families provide the caring relationships, the models, the opportunities and the experiences shaping children’s learning and development.

There is a wide range of services that also support children’s learning and development. These are provided by early childhood professionals with a range of qualifications, skills and experience and are most effective when they engage families and when children’s learning builds on their previous experiences, interests and strengths.