„Early childhood is where lifelong learning begins. During these formative years, children’s curiosity, persistence and ability to self-regulate start to take shape through play and interaction. […] Learning at this stage demands from children the freedom to explore, from families the time and confidence to engage, and from educators the capability to translate play into purposeful learning.“
OECD (Hrsg.), Education Policy Outlook 2025 (2025), S. 35.