Abstract

KATZKOWICZ, Noemí  and  QUEREJETA, Martina. The effect of early education on child development: evidence from Uruguay. Desarro. soc. [online]. 2020, n.84, pp.181-219. ISSN 0120-3584.  https://doi.org/10.13043/dys.84.5.

Investment in childhood is fundamental to healthy child development and positive long-term effects. This paper aims to analyze the impact of early education on child development, measured through: Ages and Stages Questionnaires - Third Edition (ASQ-3). The results are not homogenous for the studied population, and effects are not found when the total sample is considered. A negative and significant effect on gross motor skills was found for children under 40 months. For children over 40 months, the effect of early education on socioindividual tests and problem-solving tests is positive and significant. Early education policies are fundamental to contributing to the improvement child development.

JEL classification: I31, I39, I10.

Keywords : childhood; wellbeing; Uruguay.

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