### Question
How is the "early childhood educator" defined?


### Answer
The term **early childhood educator** is defined in *20 U.S.C. § 1078* as follows -

> an individual who—


(A) works directly with children in an eligible preschool program or eligible early childhood education program in a low-income community

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1078*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 28-HIGHER EDUCATION RESOURCES AND STUDENT ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER IV-STUDENT ASSISTANCE > Part B-Federal Family Education Loan Program**

