The first three years of life are the most critical years for the overall development of a child. Infants and toddlers require a variety of learning experiences in a quality child care environment to thrive in the years ahead. The primary purpose of this study was to determine the effects of a literacy-focused curriculum on the cognitive and language development of children in Early Head Start (EHS). A secondary goal was to determine the effects of family and teacher characteristics on childrens cognitive and language skills development. Additionally, this study sought to determine the...