NAEYC’s Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) Position Statement

These sections of NAEYC’s DAP Position Statement provide context for developmentally appropriate practice, three core considerations, and general principles of child development and learning.

• Links

  • Defining DAP

  • Core Considerations

  • Principles of Child Development and Learning

  • Teaching to Enhance Each Child’s Development and Learning

Organization/Author: NAEYC 

Type of Resource: Position Statement

Publication Date: 2020