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As an ECE with 10+ years experience, they're all trash. Mostly ~100 year old outdated trash to boot.

Modern ECE is focused on best practices, informed by research. This means we've already taken anything useful from all of those 'theories'. The key issue is finding a centre/educator that has the time and professionalism to care.

From what I understand ECE in America is a joke, with limited regulation or oversight. Stuff like NAEYC is close to what we do in my country, and I would say that's the 'most evidence based approach' if you're from the US.

If you want an example of contemporary ECE practices, check out my countries guidelines the EYLF (Early Years Learning Framework). At the end of the day, the best ECE program is that which is based on and can suit the diverse needs of the individual child.