In the field of education, we talk about the concept of inclusion often. But what do we actually mean? More specifically, what does this look like in early childhood education? NAEYC defines inclusion as, “the values, policies, and practices that support the right of every infant and young child and his or her family, regardless of ability, to participate in a broad range of activities and contexts as full members of families, communities, and society”. Ideally, all programs would weave this policy into the fabric of their program, but what does it look like to put this policy into practice?




