Led by Dr. Kristy Timmons, the ECE LAB is a research team interested in improving understanding of the processes that influence learning, engagement, and self-regulation in the early years. Our team examines early childhood education and care from the perspective of social determinants of health and learning. We aim to bridge research with practice by working as partners with those we seek to support: early childhood educators, teachers, children, and families. All research activities employ a team approach involving community partners, not-for-profit organizations, and public- and private- education contexts.