The Early Learning Plan for Washington State, USA

The Early Learning Plan, even in draft form, is well thought out, comprehensive and in ways very innovative. It highlights the extensive scientific evidence that demonstrates just how crucial a child's earliest years are in terms of his or her overall development, including noting that brain development is most intensive from birth to age 3.
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/opinion/2010590775_guest28sheehan.html

The draft plan was delivered to Governor Chris Gregoire of the Washington State at the beginning of December 2009.

Washington University is leading in the research on early education.
How soon can babies learn?
http://kcts9.org/video/introduction-how-soon-can-babies-learn