such early childhood STEM activities. (3) Establishing partnerships between the eligible entity and an institution of higher education to provide training in early childhood STEM activities for teachers of early childhood programs. (4) The provision of professional development programs for teachers of early childhood program by institutions of higher education. (e) Definitions In this Act: (1) Early childhood program A program providing education and childcare to children from birth through 5 years of age. (2) Eligible entity The term eligible entity means— (A) a local educational agency providing an early childhood program