About the Course
Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) Programs focus on children from birth to age 6 before they enter the formal education system. While traditional education programs tend to focus on primary education, there is increasing awareness of the importance of nutrition and educational skills in early childhood development. Development agencies focus on children’s holistic development before their entry into primary schools. This article looks at the growing evidence on the importance of ECCE and explores the role they can play in the education of India. Investing in young children is one of the smartest investments a country can make to break inequality, break the cycle of poverty, and improve outcomes later in life.’ It is essential that both health and educational needs of toddlers are taken care of.
