"Early child development sets the foundation for lifelong learning,
behaviour and health."
- Mustard, F. (2006), Early Child Development and Experience-based Brain
Development: The Scientific Underpinnings of the Importance of Early Child
Development in a Globalized World, Brookings Institute.
"What is clear is that having a planned curriculum with specific
goals for children's holistic development and families'
participation benefits children's enjoyment, development and
learning."
- Early Learning for Every Child Today.
Best Start panel on Early Learning,
January 2007