early childhood education
nounUK /ˌɜː.li ˈtʃaɪld.hʊd ˌedʒ.ʊˈkeɪ.ʃən/
US /ˌɝː.li ˈtʃaɪld.hʊd ˌedʒ.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/
Teaching and caring for young children before they start regular school.
She studied early childhood education so she could teach preschool.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. The academic field that trains people to teach and care for young children.
He earned a degree in early childhood education from the university.
3. A program or setting where young children learn through play and guided activities.
The center offers early childhood education for children aged two to five.
4. The policies and services a government provides for the learning and care of young children.
The report calls for more funding for early childhood education.