EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT

Lesson 10: Early Childhood Education

Concept of Early Childhood Care and Education

Early Childhood Care and Education is generally defined as the care of children from birth to 8 years. The NPE, National Policy on Education (1986) considered Early Childhood Care and Education is for the children from birth to eight years. It include

• Early stimulation programs through crèches/Home stimulation for 0-3 yrs old.
• Preschool/ ECE programs for 3-6 year old children.
• Early primary education programs as part of primary schooling for 6-8 year old children.