<P> The Early Childhood Education Act is the name of various landmark laws passed by the United States Congress outlining federal programs and funding for childhood education from pre-school through kindergarten . The first such act was introduced in the United States House of Representatives by Congresswoman Patsy Mink of Hawai ʻi in the 1960s . The theory behind the act is that the years before a child reaches kindergarten are the most critical to influence learning . Many children do not have access to early education before entering kindergarten . The goal of the act is to provide a comprehensive set of services for children from birth until they enter kindergarten . </P> <P> Since the Early Childhood Education Act was initiated in the 60s, various laws have been passed and continue to be passed as part of the Early Childhood Education Act to better prepare young children for school . </P> <P> Founded in 1965 by Jule sugarman, Head start was one of the first programs initiated as a result of the Early Childhood Education Act . Its goal is to enhance the social and cognitive development of children offering services in the area of education, health, social and nutrition . </P> <P> National Academy of Early Childhood Programs </P>

Who founded the first early childhood education program