Chapter 1 Learning Outcome Quizzes Learning Objective 1.1: Describe early childhood education and the diverse settings in which children are cared for and educated. [Q1] Early childhood education serves children of various ages in diverse settings. What is that age range and where are children served? 1. Early childhood education serves children from birth through age eight in child care centers and homes, public and private preschools, and primary grade schools. [correct] 2. Early childhood education serves all children in child care programs, regardless of age. 3. Early childhood education serves children from birth through age five in child care centers and homes, public and private preschool, Head Start, and prekindergarten programs. 4. Early childhood education serves 4- to 8-year-old children from prekindergarten through third grade. [Feedback for Correct Answer 1] Early childhood education is defined as programs and services for children from birth through age eight in settings that include child care centers and homes, public and private preschools, Head Start, and primary grade schools. [Feedback for Answer Choice 2] Early childhood education encompasses child care centers and family child homes that serve children from birth through age 8, but does not include all children regardless of age.