The Importance of Early Childhood Education and Development in Indonesia

Many experts refer to the period in the development of childhood as a golden period only lasting once and cannot be delayed. An early age is an age that is crucial in shaping the character and personality of the child, because the environment is indispensable stimulation of children in developing intelligence potential. Early education efforts form of psychosocial stimulation as early and as much as possible into a very important thing. This paper presents the importance of early childhood education and development in Indonesia. It is expected to contribute significantly to the development and improving the quality of human resources, in turn, our nation will become a nation full of high quality and competitiveness.