Early Childhood Education in Japan and the United States: A Comparison of Regular Education (Kindergarten and Daycare Programs) and Special Education Programs∗

In 1994, researchers conducted research in Japan over 2 months. The objectives of this research are (1) to observe, analyze and explain the type of course related to early childhood education in Japan, a special education program for kindergartens, daycare centers and 0 to 6 year old children, and 3) Interview with the professor, the principal's regular and special courses on early childhood education, parental involvement and teacher training

There are several kinds of programs representing early childhood education. They also have various names including kindergartens and kindergartens (pre-K). One of the earliest early childhood education programs in the United States is the Head Start program that began in 1965. Heart Start is a federal government educational program aimed at providing free early education to children in low-income families. It is intended for children with low socio-economic status or children falling under a specific risk category. The Head Start program is funded by the Federal Ministry of Health and Human Services.

Early childhood education in the US (before university) has various forms such as nursery school, kindergarten, nursery school, kindergarten, kindergarten. It also includes a child development program by federal funds that will serve head start, low-income children. Free head start program for low-income households 3 and 4 years old children. The Early Reading Priorities Program provides federal funds to enhance the content of education in early childhood education environments so that children can receive early childhood education from childhood. Overall, 64% of children aged 3 to 5 participate in early childhood education, 52% participate in full-time course.

Early childhood education is a broad term used to represent all kinds of educational programs that provide services to children before they leave school. Early childhood education includes any number of activities and experiences designed to help preschool children achieve cognitive and social development before entering elementary school. How and place to provide early childhood education varies from state to state. It depends on the school of the same state. Preschool programs can be designed for children 3, 4, or 5 years old and can be set up in a nursery, a nursery, a nursery, or even a traditional pre-school or pre-school classroom. These courses can be arranged at the central school, family school, or public school settings and can be arranged throughout the year, including part of the day, all day, or summer.