Nigeria’s Creative Powerhouses Unite to Reimagine Early Childhood as National Infrastructure
Major Nigerian creative and cultural organizations convened to rethink early childhood development as essential national infrastructure rather than mere social welfare.
María Gallego, the number 1 in Nursing in the 2026 exam: "Childhood is a decisive stage and here we can make a difference for life"
María Gallego, recognized as the top nursing candidate in the 2026 exam, emphasizes the importance of early childhood care in her future nursing practice.
Director from the interior of SP identifies as the first travesti in charge of early childhood education in the country: 'School is a place to transform society'
Celso Melo, a 49-year-old from Avaré, São Paulo, identifies as the first travesti early childhood education director in Brazil, aiming to transform societal perceptions through education.
Historical neglect of early childhood education
The article discusses a decline in enrollment in Brazilian daycare centers, highlighting cultural resistance and a significant unmet demand for childcare placements.
School Census 2025: Amazonas registers 178 thousand enrollments in early childhood education
Amazonas registered 178,941 enrollments in early childhood education for 2025, predominantly in public schools, as reported by the National Institute for Educational Studies and Research.
Enrollment in daycare and preschool falls again in Brazil in 2025
The number of children enrolled in early childhood education in Brazil decreased again in 2025, according to the School Census data.
Early Childhood Education Worker Washed Child's Mouth with Soap in Ylöjärvi - Received Warnings and Ultimately Fired
An early childhood education worker in Ylöjärvi was dismissed after repeatedly engaging in inappropriate behavior, including washing a child's mouth with soap.
Parents should require hearing tests for their preschoolers
Parents are advised to ensure their preschoolers undergo hearing tests.
Childhood education student had abuse material on phone, ABF alleges
A man aspiring to study early childhood education in Australia had his visa canceled after child abuse material was allegedly discovered on his phone upon arrival at Adelaide Airport.
The message in New York for which Mamdani wanted to speak in Spanish: "Regardless of immigration status"
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani delivered a message in Spanish urging the Latino community to register for early childhood education programs alongside Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
Language tests for small children may become mandatory
The Swedish government is considering making language tests for young children mandatory to detect those who need support early on.
Testing the Swedish Language Skills of Small Children is Investigated
The Swedish government is looking into testing the Swedish language skills of young children to identify those needing extra support early on.
"Families are under enormous stress"
A debate continues in Iceland regarding new proposals for early childhood care, with mixed reactions from officials and concerns about income-based fees impacting families.
Labor opposition propose five-day kindergarten for Tasmania
The Labor opposition in Tasmania has proposed extending kindergarten to five days a week to enhance early childhood education as many children are not meeting developmental goals.
Good news for New Mexico: it maintains the first position in the U.S. for early childhood intervention
New Mexico has ranked first nationally for the third consecutive year in the early detection and intervention of developmental disorders in children.
The first 36 hours free in the city's kindergartens
The city has announced that the first 36 hours of kindergarten services will be free of charge for parents.
Introduce the Reykjavik kindergarten issues
The article discusses the issues surrounding kindergartens in Reykjavik.
Where does the dislike for snakes come from? Scientists found a probable answer in preschool
A study reveals how early childhood experiences and adult language influence children's perceptions and fears of snakes.
Hellenic Red Cross: Awareness & Information Week for Childhood Cancer
The Hellenic Red Cross is organizing an Awareness and Information Week on childhood cancer from February 16 to 20, 2026, aimed at health science students to enhance knowledge and clinical awareness regarding early signs of childhood cancer.
Social Democrats want a national investment in Swedish in welfare professions: "Urgent"
Sweden's Social Democrats are advocating for a national initiative to improve language skills in welfare professions, emphasizing the importance of effective communication in early childhood education.
Court rules to maintain full-time education in early childhood in Nova Friburgo
The court in Rio has ruled that the city of Nova Friburgo must continue full-time early childhood education, maintaining previous enrolment levels and hours for the 2026 academic year.
Duksung Women’s University Achieves 'Excellent' Rating in Teacher Training Evaluation
Duksung Women's University has received commendable ratings in the 6th cycle of teacher training institution evaluations conducted by the Ministry of Education.
IAS Father's Daughter Enrolls in Anganwadi, Collector Pulkit Garg Sends a Message
In a noteworthy decision, IAS officer Pulkit Garg enrolled his daughter in a local government anganwadi instead of an expensive private preschool, prompting discussions on educational choices in India.
Sahmyook University’s Early Childhood Education Department Achieves Top ‘A Grade’ in Teacher Training Institution Capability Assessment
Sahmyook University’s Early Childhood Education Department received the highest 'A Grade' in a capability assessment by the Education Ministry and Korea Educational Development Institute, maintaining its teacher training capacity without reduction until the 2027 academic year.
Parents report abandonment and delay in the construction of a new daycare center in Campos
Parents of students at the Creche Escola do Parque Imperial in Campos dos Goytacazes have expressed concerns over the halted construction of a new daycare center intended to expand early childhood education services, which has been abandoned since November of last year.
Preschool Directors in Reykjavik Demand Action: 'We Cannot Continue Like This'
Preschool directors in Reykjavik are calling for urgent action to address pressing issues in early childhood education.
Daycare loses power and has leaks after being invaded by thieves for the 3rd time in 10 days in Ribeirão Preto
The Alaor Galvão César Early Childhood Education Center in Ribeirão Preto was broken into again, marking the third invasion in ten days, leaving the facility without power and damaged.
CMEI monitor assaults child and is fired in Goiás; video
A monitor at a Municipal Center for Early Childhood Education in Goiás was fired after assaulting a 5-year-old girl, an incident captured on security footage.
Campo Grande opens registrations for teacher reserve list
The city of Campo Grande has opened registrations for a selection process to create a reserve list of teachers for the Literacy and Writing Program in Early Childhood Education (Proleei).
Early Childhood Education: How Children Learn that the World is Big and Diverse
Children at the Kita Campus Nest in Landshut learn about Brazil from Marcelo Costa e Silva, engaging with the culture through language and activities.
Andalusia advances and reduces the number of students per class to 22 in Early Childhood and Primary Education
Andalusia has proactively reduced the number of students per class to 22 for Early Childhood and Primary Education, ahead of a nationwide change, as part of new enrollment conditions for the upcoming school year.
"We cannot afford purely needs-oriented education in an immigration society"
Expert Stephan Dorgerloh argues that early childhood education should focus on learning German and better preparing children for elementary school, rather than solely addressing their needs, amidst resistance from kindergarten associations.
A pot as a symbol of alert in early childhood schools in Andalusia: more students and the same resources
In Tarifa, Cádiz, a small pot symbolizes the challenges faced by early childhood schools in Andalusia that are accommodating more students without additional resources or staff.
Zagreb continues intensive investment in kindergartens in 2026
The City of Zagreb plans to invest 317 million euros in early childhood education and preschool systems in 2026, more than doubling its budget from 2021 to ensure quality and accessible kindergarten services for all families in Zagreb.
"My Concern is that Laissez-Faire Philosophy will Spill from Kindergartens into Elementary Schools"
Educational psychologist Marcus Hassel warns that Germany is completely squandering the opportunities of early childhood education, as the predominant needs-oriented upbringing of children encourages behavioral issues that have dire consequences in elementary schools.
"All the neighbors around us have long abandoned this type of upbringing – we have not"
Educational psychologist Marcus Hassel warns that Germany is completely squandering opportunities in early childhood education due to a predominant needs-based parenting approach that may encourage behavioral issues, leading to serious consequences in primary schools.