Early Childhood Research Quarterly


Early Childhood Research Quarterly is an academic journal providing current research in the field of early childhood education and development that was established in 1986. The journal also publishes occasional book reviews, practitioner/policy perspectives, and research reviews. Its focus is on education, policy, and social relevance, seeking links between research and practice. The journal is published four times a year by Elsevier and sponsored by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. Its previous publishers were Pergamon Press and Ablex Publishing. The editor in chief is Laura Justice. Previous editors include Adam Winsler, Karen E. Diamond and Lilian G. Katz.