Early Childhood Education

Early Childhood Education (ECE) refers to the phase of formal or informal instruction that caters to young children, typically encompassing preschool and kindergarten. This period is often emphasized due to the rapid cognitive, physical, and socio-emotional development that occurs in these formative years. Education programs and activities are often play-based, allowing children to explore and learn at their own pace.

Voters may consider voting issues regarding public funding for preschool and other early childhood programs, strategies to ensure the quality of ECE, including training and compensation for educators, approaches to increasing accessibility to ECE for all families, regardless of socio-economic status as well as stances on curriculum standards and developmental appropriateness in ECE.