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WHAT IS
EARLY CHILDHOOD?
Early childhood is a pivotal period of child development that begins before birth through age 8.
This is a period of rapid brain and body development and in the first few years of life, more than 1 million new neural connections are formed every second.
By age 5, 90% of brain development is complete, laying the groundwork for attention, memory and
learning.
The first 1,000 days of life are a profound window, where every moment has the power to shape a child’s future.
learning.
The first 1,000 days of life are a profound window, where every moment has the power to shape a child’s future.
OUR AIMS
AND FOCUS AREAS
We believe a brighter future starts in the early years but helping children flourish to their full potential takes all of us.
The Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority aims to promote collaboration to help all of Abu Dhabi's young children flourish through four sectors:
Health and Nutrition, Child Protection, Family Support, and Education and Early Care, from the initial stages of pregnancy to the age of eight.
