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While average developmental trends are well documented, less is known about heterogeneity in EF trajectories during early childhood and the contextual factors associated with different developmental pathways. This study examined longitudinal trajectories of EF between ages 3 and 6 and their associations with family, child, and caregiver well-being, as well as the home environment. Methods: Data were drawn from the Chilean longitudinal cohort First Thousand Days (Mil Primeros D\u00edas [MPD]; n = 583). EF was assessed at ages 3, 5, and 6 using the Cat-Dog task. Latent profile analysis identified EF trajectories, and multinomial logistic regression examined predictors of trajectory membership. Results: Three EF trajectories were identified: Normative (54.5%), Persistently Disadvantaged (34.6%), and Advantaged Accelerating (10.8%). Home environment quality was the most consistent predictor of trajectory membership, increasing the likelihood of following the Advantaged Accelerating (RRR = 1.59) or Normative (RRR = 1.21) trajectory relative to the Persistently Disadvantaged trajectory. Early cognitive development protected against the most disadvantaged trajectory, whereas distal sociodemographic characteristics and caregiver well-being were not significant predictors of trajectory membership. 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