Hansen, Janet S.; Walsh, Daniel J.; Liebovich, Betty and Myers, Robert G.. 2002. Mapping American Early Education. In: James W. Guthrie, ed. Encyclopedia of Education. USA: McMillan. ISBN 002865594X [Book Section]

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Early childhood education is concerned with the learning experiences of children below the age when compulsory schooling begins (usually age five or six). In terms of organized educational programs, it generally encompasses kindergartens (enrolling mainly five-year-olds) and prekindergartens and preschools aimed at children starting at about age three.

Item Type:	Book Section
Departments, Centres and Research Units:	Educational Studies > Centre for Identities and Social Justice
Dates:	Date Event 2002 Published
Item ID:	11799
Date Deposited:	02 Jul 2015 09:05
Last Modified:	27 Jun 2017 09:28
URI:	https://research.gold.ac.uk/id/eprint/11799

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