early learning center

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An early learning center is a facility providing education and care for young children, typically from infancy through age five or six.

The term emphasizes developmental preparation rather than mere childcare: The early learning center focuses on social skills and pre-reading.

It's often used interchangeably with preschool or daycare, though it suggests a more structured educational approach.

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Parent-directed academic instruction

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