TY - BOOK AU - Casas,Lyle Daryll D. AU - Manuel,Aaron Carlos G. AU - Mendoza,John Paulo D. AU - Bagas,Joy AU - Dela Luna,Lim Leonard G. TI - Behind the slow start : : an assessment of early childhood care and development in the Philippines T2 - Research Paper Series Number 2025-05 U1 - 372.2109599 PY - 2025/// CY - Quezon City PB - Philippine Institute fir Development Studies KW - Early childhood education KW - Philippines KW - Early childhood development KW - Child development KW - Preschool children KW - Services for KW - Children KW - Education, Preschool KW - Child welfare KW - Educational evaluation N1 - Includes bibliographical references; Introduction -- Methods -- Key findings and results -- Conclusions and recommendations ER -