Research shows that very young children learn best in their natural environment during their everyday routines and activities. Federal law mandates inclusive early education environments such as childcare classrooms, early head start, and other community settings (such as playground, library, children’s museums, etc.). How can Part C work in partnership with these early education environments to support the participation, growth, and belonging of all children in these settings? And how do these collaborations build the caregivers’ confidence and competence in supporting their child in all their family’s natural environments?
