In the first years of life, children develop more and faster than at any other time in their life. At the same time, the process of development varies from child to child. Therefore, it is the responsibility of adults to provide individual guidance and support to children as they grow. .

Reflective practice supports ongoing professional learning and development and provides deeper understanding of the complexities inherent in educators’ roles and responsibilities. Educators who enact a commitment to reflective practice and who take action make a positive difference to the quality of the education experience and improve outcomes for children and families.

The living arrangements of children and adults are very diverse. Goals of inclusive education are: perceive diversity as a strength, talk openly about similarities and differences, prevent and respond to discrimination and bias.

Early childhood professionals must reflect on their centres daily routine regularly. Dialogue within the team promotes the development and improvement of concepts and creative ways of structuring learning environments and opportunities for children.

Early childhood education is defined differently internationally and learning experiences for the youngest are designed differently. There is agreement that early education already has a significant influence on the educational pathways and successes of children.

Friedrich Fröbel’s early ideas about education have brought about a variety of educational concepts that continue to provide direction for early childhood professionals. In addition, childcare centres define their individual service philosophy from these various pedagogical concepts.

Early childhood settings have gained increasing importance as places for early learning and education. As a result, an assessment of programmes and practices as well as identification of areas for quality improvement and further development are incredibly important. Staying informed about current research and putting research findings into practice are key components of the quality development of childcare centres.

Children’s relationships with their family is the most important; families have valuable information about their children to share. Children’s development thrives the most when families and educators work in partnerships to support children’s wellbeing and learning.