Early Childhood

Also known as: petite enfance

The formative developmental period from birth to age eight during which rapid brain growth occurs, establishing the essential cognitive, social, emotional, and physical foundations for lifelong learning and well-being.
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The formative developmental period from birth to age eight during which rapid brain growth occurs, establishing the essential cognitive, social, emotional, and physical foundations for lifelong learning and well-being.
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