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  • What is Economic Freedom?
    • Early Childhood Development
    • Middle Childhood Development
    • Adolescent Development
    • Community Development
    • Great things happen
  • Child Development Focus
    • Child Development Resources
      Our BeliefsEconomic FreedomEarly Childhood Development

      Early Childhood Development

      Birth through age five

      We believe that quality early childhood education is the basis for a life of economic freedom. In fact, we believe that early childhood is the most critical stage for children’s social, emotional, intellectual, physical and spiritual development.

      Child development research tells us that children of this age:

      • Think concretely, not abstractly.
      • Learn through their senses.
      • Strive for independence.
      • Do not yet understand that others have rights.

      Want to know even more?

      Early Childhood Development

      Read how adults can help young children thrive!

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