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Early childhood education refers to children who are between what ages?

• 0 to 8
• 0 to 6
• 1 to 3
• 2 to 6

Preschool is publicly funded and available to all

• True
• False

Kindergarten was originally the concept of Friedrich Froebel.

• True 
• False

The concept of kindergarten is one of the only common educational strands that exists between multiple countries across the globe.

• True 
• False

Early childhood education includes preschool, kindergarten, and 

• first grade
• second grade
• third grade
• all of the above

Intervening early in a child's life with educational and health services will provide them with a better opportunity to thrive as they transition between ages and grade levels. 

• True
• False

Access to early childhood education can significantly impact a child's social and emotional development.

• False

• True

In many countries, preschool education is considered a fundamental right for children.

• False

• True

The age range for early childhood education typically includes children from birth to what age?

• 10

• 5

• 7

• 8

What is the primary focus of early childhood education?

• All of the above

• Emotional development

• Social skills

• Academic skills