Early childhood, particularly the first 5 years of life, impacts long–term social, cognitive, emotional, and physical development. Healthy development in early childhood helps prepare children for the educational experiences of kindergarten and beyond. Early childhood development and education opportunities are affected by various environmental and social factors, including: Early life stress Socioeconomic status Relationships with parents and caregivers Access to early education programs
This stuck out to me because the first 5 years really have a greater impact than most people realize in terms of development