Research in neuroscience highlights early brain development and the processes that contribute towards it.

Brain development has an impact on behavior. A study on infants and children revealed that the ages of birth to five are a critical period of development.

Early childhood education and brain development

Brain development starts about two weeks after conception and continues well into young adulthood. The development occurring during the prenatal months can be attributed to genetic factors. However, brain development that occurs postnatal depends upon a gene environment interaction.

Certain changes during the early years are crucial because children are exposed to a variety of experiences. These experiences shap their cognitive and emotional development. By the time children are six months old, they can discriminate the sounds of people closer to them.

The Impact of environment  on childhood development

The Bucharest Early Intervention project conducted a longitudinal study. It indicated the children living with their biological families had the healthiest brain development. Those children who lacked healthy experiences had miswiring in their brain circuits.

It’s essential for children to have healthy experiences for positive brain development. If they attend a high-quality daycare program like the one at North Lakes, it improves their chances of being well on their way to healthy cognitive and emotional development.

The Importance of early childhood education

Early childhood education plays an important role during the child’s formative years. Their brain absorbs new information and experiences. This critical period of brain development brings about rapid cognitive, emotional, and physical growth. It improves their chances of better learning.

When children attend day care, they play with others their age. It helps them learn about feelings at an initial level. Children might also make a best friend. These interactions develop important qualities like empathy and cooperation. These are essential social skill.

By spending time with other children, they learn to understand each other’s feelings. Since a child is naturally egocentric they have to learn these skills and it is challenging for them. However, through watching and interacting with their peers,  learning these social skills can help them develop friendships throughout their life.

Participating in early childhood education allows children to spend time away from the family. They are in a new environment and it helps them gain confidence and discover their identity.

 As children grow older, they develop more skills and learn self regulation. They learn to concentrate and wait their turn to play with the toy.

Self regulation is necessary for the child to develop confidence. It helps them understand who they are and make new friends. Early childhood educators are role models who demonstrate these methods of self regulation where children learn by watching.

 Attending a daycare allows children to adapt to a new routine besides the one at home. It has a positive influence on the child’s cognitive and emotional development. If children know what to expect, it helps them feel secure and comfortable.

 Sending your child to an early childhood Education Center helps them transition to primary school. They are prepared through various activities. This make a positive transition to school where they feel relaxed and motivated to learn.

Early childhood education has a crucial role in supporting the child’s transition to primary school. For more information on North Lakes’s childcare programs, contact a nearby daycare facility.