Our collective knowledge of the importance of early development is ever increasing, putting more value on the knowledge and skills of an early educator. We know the first five years are especially crucial as the brain is at its most impressionable, forming more than one million new neural connections every second (Zero to Three). We also know that studies have shown quality early education is vital in helping to guide a child’s social, physical, emotional, and cognitive development, build a foundation for lifelong learning, and fortify them against future life challenges (Center on the Developing Child). Yet the question remains, how do we define what is needed to prepare our teachers to provide this undeniably important care and support for learning?