Los Angeles

In Los Angeles, early childhood education emphasizes creativity, individualized learning, and cultural diversity. The city boasts reputable private preschools like “The Center for Early Education”, “Seven Arrows Elementary” , and “The Oaks School”, which are known for their integration of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) into project-based learning and fostering creativity through personalized curricula.

Significant Influencer: Deborah Lowe Vandell – Founding Dean of the School of Education at the University of California, Irvine, renowned for her research on child development and the impact of afterschool programs.

Notable Contribution: Montessori Education by Sumiyo Sumikawa – A prominent figure promoting Montessori education in Los Angeles.

ロサンゼルス

ロサンゼルスの幼児教育は、創造性、個別学習、多文化の多様性を強調しています。有名な私立幼稚園として「センター・フォー・アーリー・エデュケーション」、「セブン・アローズ・エレメンタリー」、「オークス・スクール」があり、プロジェクト学習やSTEAM教育を取り入れ、創造性を育む個別のカリキュラムで知られています。

影響を与えた人物: デボラ・ロウ・ヴァンデル – カリフォルニア大学アーバイン校の教育学部創設学部長で、幼児発達や放課後プログラムの影響に関する研究で知られています。

New York City

New York City offers a diverse range of early childhood education programs, both public and private. The Department of Education (DOE) provides free Pre-K for All, serving four-year-olds across the city through hundreds of high-quality centers. Prestigious private preschools like “The Dalton School”, “The Rockefeller University Child and Family Center”, and “Avenues: The World School” are renowned for their progressive and inclusive curriculums, focusing on academic excellence, social-emotional learning, and multicultural education.

Significant Influencer: Bessie Locke – Founder of the National Kindergarten Association (1909), who played a pivotal role in promoting public kindergarten education in New York City.

Notable Paper: “A Survey of Early Childhood Education and Care in New York City” – A comprehensive analysis of preschool program participation and Head Start initiatives.