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Eva Page - Early Childhood Education Timeline

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  • Martin Luther introduced the concept of teaching kids how to read at a school that served that purpose.
    1524

    Martin Luther introduced the concept of teaching kids how to read at a school that served that purpose.

    Martin Luther, German priest and theologian, advocating for children to learn to read so they could personally understand the Bible.
  • Johann Pestalozzi established what is considered to be the first school to teach preschool age children.

    Johann Pestalozzi established what is considered to be the first school to teach preschool age children.

    Johann Pestalozzi established what is considered the first school to teach preschool-age children. His innovative approach emphasized a "whole-child" education, integrating intellectual, emotional, and practical skills through hands-on, experiential learning rather than rote memorization.
  • Children's Garden (Kindergarten) started in Germany by Friedrich Froebel.

    Children's Garden (Kindergarten) started in Germany by Friedrich Froebel.

    In 1832, Friedrich Froebel founded the first kindergarten in Bad Blankenburg, Germany. He believed in active, play-based learning and hands-on activities. His educational philosophy emphasized that early years were crucial for development, which eventually spread worldwide and influenced modern day early-childhood education.
  • First public school kindergarten started in St. Louis

    First public school kindergarten started in St. Louis

    In 1873, American educator Susan Blow led the launch of the nations first public kindergarten, called Des Peres School, in St. Luis, Missouri.
  • The first Kindercare center is opened.

    The first Kindercare center is opened.

    In 1969, Perry Mendel opened the first Kindercare center in Montogmery, Alabama. This center aimed to provide preschool and child care services for children of working mothers.
  • San Francisco becomes the first large city to require developers to set aside space of funds for child care space.

    San Francisco becomes the first large city to require developers to set aside space of funds for child care space.

    In 1985, San Francisco, California became the first large city to U.S. to require developers to provide space or funds for child care, called the Downtown Plan.
  • Provider Appreciation Day first celebrated.

    Provider Appreciation Day first celebrated.

    In 1996, a group of volunteers from New Jersey believed that child care providers are left underappreciated and underrepresented. They decided to create a day to recognize these workers, which spread nationally and is now celebrated every year on the Friday before Mother's Day.
  • The No Child Left Behind Act bill is passed.

    The No Child Left Behind Act bill is passed.

    In 2001, the No Child Left Behind Act bill was signed into law by President Bush. This bill says that schools should be held accountable for the academic process of their students.
  • First World Conference on Early Childhood Care and Education

    First World Conference on Early Childhood Care and Education

    In 2010, the First World Conference on Early Childhood Care and Education was held in Moscow, Russia, from September 27-29. This conference resulted in the adoption of the Moscow Framework of Action, which included commitments for increased investment in pre-primary education and strategies for improving access to quality ECCE services.
  • President Obama called on Congress to expand access to high-quality

    President Obama called on Congress to expand access to high-quality

    In 2013, President Obama decided to expand on his "Preschool for All" initiative. He proposed a federal-state partnership to make preschool available to all four-year-olds from low- and moderate-income families.