Quality early care and education provides curriculum and interactions with children that support their development.
Child care providers must have a framework for understanding typical developmental stages of children at different ages. The Illinois Early Learning Guidelines for Children Birth to Age 3 present information on what children should know and be able to do in everyday life. These Guidelines also provide valuable ideas on creating early experiences that benefit your child’s learning and development.
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