Early Childhood Education

• Author(s): Ananya Bansal; Pritha Seth; Mohammed Bilal ; Bhoomi Bhajpai
• Paper ID: 1714890
• Page: 364-372
• Published Date: 10-03-2026
• Published In: Iconic Research And Engineering Journals
• Publisher: IRE Journals
• e-ISSN: 2456-8880
• Volume/Issue: Volume 9 Issue 9 March-2026

Abstract

This paper examines the long-term efficacy of Early Childhood Education (ECE) through a synthesis of secondary data drawn from global longitudinal studies and government reports. While much primary research emphasizes short-term outcomes such as school readiness, this study adopts a secondary data analysis approach to address two critical issues: the “fade-out effect” of early cognitive gains and the economic return on investment (ROI) in ECE. The findings indicate that although cognitive advantages may diminish by the third grade, non-cognitive outcomes—particularly executive functioning, socio-emotional development, and social mobility—remain substantial and enduring. These results support the argument that high-quality, targeted ECE interventions yield greater long-term benefits than universal access alone.

Keywords

Early Education, Children, Underprivileged, Development, School, Policy, Rural Areas, Quality, Social Justice.

Citations

IRE Journals:
Ananya Bansal, Pritha Seth, Mohammed Bilal , Bhoomi Bhajpai "Early Childhood Education" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 9 Issue 9 2026 Page 364-372 https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I9-1714890

IEEE:
Ananya Bansal, Pritha Seth, Mohammed Bilal , Bhoomi Bhajpai "Early Childhood Education" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 9(9) https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I9-1714890