Early Childhood Research & Practice (ECRP) is a biannual, peer-reviewed electronic journal that will emphasize the coverage of practice-related research and development associated with the care and education of children aged eight and younger. In addition to feature articles on research and practice, ECRP will include editorials, letters to the editor, and essays that present opinions and reflections on topics related to the scope of the journal. ECRP is sponsored by the ERIC Clearinghouse on Elementary and Early Childhood Education (ERIC/EECE) at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.