Young Children (YC)

Young Children is one of the most widely respected journals in early childhood education, published by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). It serves educators, researchers, and policymakers by providing evidence-based insights into teaching practices for children from birth through age eight. The journal emphasizes practical classroom strategies, developmental theory, curriculum innovation, inclusion practices, and equity in early learning environments. Each issue includes peer-reviewed articles, practitioner reflections, teaching resources, and research summaries that bridge theory and real-world application. The journal is designed to support early childhood professionals in improving instructional quality and fostering holistic child development. Topics commonly addressed include literacy development, play-based learning, STEM education in early years, social-emotional learning, family engagement, and culturally responsive teaching. Since its establishment in 1980, Young Children has played a significant role in shaping early childhood education standards in the United States and internationally.

Young Children (YC) is :-

• International, Peer-Reviewed, Open Access, Refereed, Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Elementary Education, Educational Psychology, Curriculum and Instruction, The journal emphasizes practical classroom strategies, developmental theory, curriculum innovation, inclusion practices, equity in early learning environments, practitioner reflections, teaching resources, research summaries that bridge theory and real-world application , Online , Bi-Monthly Journal

• UGC Approved, ISSN Approved: P-ISSN E-ISSN: 0044-0728, Established: 1980,
• Does Not Provide Crossref DOI

• Not indexed in Scopus, WoS, DOAJ, PubMed, UGC CARE