%T Literature review of the impact of early childhood education and care on learning and development %A Australian Institute of Health and Welfare %I Australian Institute of Health and Welfare %D 2015 %K Early childhood education, %K Child development, %K Children, %K Learning and teaching %U https://apo.org.au/node/57616 %X Summary During the past three decades, extensive literature has accumulated on the early years of life for children. Research findings unequivocally agree that these years are a critical period of intense learning for children which provides the foundation for later academic and social success. This review explores the literature on the complex relationship between developmental outcomes and attendance at early childhood education and care programs. 0–3 years: within a child care setting %9 Report