History of Early Childhood Education By ewunia15 Jan 1, 1837 First Kindergarten in Germany Period: Jan 1, 1837 to Jan 1, 1993 Important Events Jan 1, 1912 Children's Bureau Jan 1, 1925 NANE (later NAEYC) founded Jan 1, 1946 Dr.Spock's childrearing book Jan 1, 1954 Brown v. Board of Educ. ruling Jan 1, 1964 The Economic Opportunity Act (foundation for Head Start) Jan 1, 1975 Education for All Handicapped Children Bill Jan 1, 1984 DAP published Jan 1, 1991 Worthy Wage Day Jan 1, 1993 The Family and Medical Leave Act