The journal focuses on early childhood education and care (ECEC) policy and practice. It examines issues of inclusion, equality, and segregation within ECEC settings, as well as the impact of various pedagogical approaches and parental involvement. The journal also addresses the historical development and current challenges of ECEC systems in different national contexts, including the role of digitalization and the integration of health and movement behaviors.
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Publication & Citation Trend
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
PediatricsQ1
Sociology and Political ScienceQ1
Community and Home CareQ2
EducationQ2
Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child HealthQ2
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Education & Educational Research
Scopus Categories
Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child HealthSociology and Political ScienceEducationCommunity and Home CarePediatrics
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Early Childhood Education and DevelopmentParental Involvement in EducationPoverty, Education, and Child WelfareFamily and Disability Support ResearchChildren's Rights and ParticipationEducation Systems and PolicyChild and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional DevelopmentChild Development and Digital TechnologyEducational and Psychological AssessmentsChild Nutrition and Water Access