Childhood Development Refers to the Physical, Cognitive, Linguistic, and Socio-Emotional
Development of a Child from the Prenatal Stage Up to Age Eight. This Development Happens In a Variety Of
Settings (Homes, Schools, Health Facilities, Community-Based Centers) and Involves a Wide Range Of
Activities from Child Care to Nutrition to Parent Education. Providers of Services Can Include Public,
Private, and Non-Governmental Agencies. Early Childhood Development Encompasses a Number Of
Distinct Sub-Stages, Each of Which Presents Particular Needs Pregnancy and Pre-Natal Prenatal Care,
Attended Births, Registration, Postnatal Care 0 to 3 Parent Education, Early Stimulation and Nutrition
Interventions, Home-Based Care, Crèches 3 to 6 Parent Education, Preschool 6 to 8 Transition to Formal
Education, Improved Early Primary School from a Development Point of View, Children Who Come From
The Most Vulnerable and Disadvantaged Backgrounds Need Good-Quality Services and Care the Most,
Including Children With Special Needs For Early Childhood Development. to Ensure a NationāS Children
Develop Well, Adequate Investment In Early Childhood Development Is Essential.