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Why Early Childhood Development?
Bottom line: It strengthens our community; produces greater returns in education, health and productivity; and promotes success in life.
“The highest rate of return in early childhood development comes from investing as early as possible, from birth through age five..." Read more.
The brain undergoes its most rapid growth in the first three years of life – and 90% of a child's brain is developed by age five. Our experiences, care, and education in early childhood determine the foundation from which we develop into successful adults.
Watch this February 2019 episode of Connections with Renee Shaw on KET to learn more about early childhood development in the Bluegrass.
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