Adverse childhood experiences, commonly referred to as ACEs, are traumatic events that occur in a child's life before the age of 18. These early traumatic experiences can significantly impact a child’s growth, development, and overall well-being.
The purpose of early childhood education (ECE) is to stimulate and develop a child's cognitive, emotional, and social growth during the most formative years. There is a mounting body of research emphasizing the value of ECE and its long-term impacts on individual and societal levels. Here are some of the key areas in which ECE fosters positive growth.