RT info:eu-repo/semantics/article T1 Early childhood care in Spain before the lockdown A1 Álvarez Vega, Esther A1 Grande de Prado, Mario A2 Didactica y Organizacion Escolar K1 Educación K1 Early childhood education K1 Family-centred approach K1 Intervention in the environment K1 Early childhood intervention K1 Early childhood care K1 5802 Organización y Planificación de la Educación AB [EN] It is widely assumed that every action in Early Childhood Care (ECC) must be conducted taking into consideration the well-being of the family and relying on their active involvement. It becomes essential to implement an intervention strategy that encompasses not only the children but also their immediate environment and the entire family unit. In this context, the Family-Centred Approach (FCA) has emerged as a prominent methodology. This approach can be defined as a collaborative connection between professionals and families, characterised by mutual respect and acknowledgment of their values and choices. Moreover, it entails extending assistance when required, all aimed at fostering optimal functioning of the familial core. This article aims to understand perceptions of families and professionals concerning Early Intervention in Spain before the lockdown. For this, a scoping review was conducted by mapping articles related to Spain in Scopus or Dialnet (CIRC A+, A, B, or C) before the COVID-19 lockdown. After reviewing thirty-five chosen articles, the identified topics were categorised into emotions, diagnoses, and requirements. Many of the publications fulfilled the CIRC B criterion, with a minority of articles meeting this criterion in the latter portion of the present decade. This subject matter warrants further research. There is a need for effective Early Childhood Care (ECC), characterised by early detection and diagnosis, involving well-trained professionals, and which recognises the importance of families in interventions and children development. PB MDPI LK https://hdl.handle.net/10612/17726 UL https://hdl.handle.net/10612/17726 NO Álvarez Vega, E., & Grande de Prado, M. (2023). Early childhood care in Spain before the lockdown. Encyclopedia, 3(4), 1306-1319. https://doi.org/10.3390/ENCYCLOPEDIA3040093 DS BULERIA. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de León RD Jul 12, 2024