Early Childhood Education

1. Learning through play

1.1. physical needs

1.2. Curriculum requirements

1.3. safety for children

1.4. social needs

2. United States policies

2.1. Maryland policies

2.2. funding

2.3. low income families

3. Private vs Public

3.1. Public not available to everyone

3.2. Private can be costly

3.3. Religious affiliation

4. Pre-Kindergarten

4.1. curriculum

4.2. Kindergarten readiness

4.3. writing skills

4.4. early math skills