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The 10 Most Important Milestones in Early Childhood Education spanning from the 1800's until today

By Rolanda1!
  • First Preschool

    First Preschool

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

    Kindergarden

    Children's Garden (kindergarten) started by Friedrich Froebel
  • Introduction to Public School

    Introduction to Public School

    First public school Kindergarten started in St.Louis
  • Head Start

    Head Start

    Head Start is funded by the Economic Opportunities Act.
  • Kindercare

    Kindercare

    The first Kindercare center is opened.
  • NAFCC

    NAFCC

    National Association for Family Day Care is founded
  • Accrediation

    Accrediation

    National Academy of Early Childhood Programs is established by NAYCE for voluntary accreditation of center based programs.
  • CCDBG

    CCDBG

    Child Care and Development Block Grant Act
  • A Thanks

    A Thanks

    Provider Appreciation Day
  • Preschool for all

    Preschool for all

    President Obama called on congress to expand to high-quality preschool to every child in America