EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT

Lesson 29: Different types of Early Childhood Care Centers

Anganwadi

Under the ICDS, anganwadi were established. It is a centrally sponsored programme introduced in 1975, with the main objectives of reducing the incidence of mortality, morbidity, malnutrition of school dropouts in the age group of 3 to 6 years. It lays foundation for proper psychological, physical and social development of the child and helps to enhance the mother’s capability to look after the child’s health needs through health and nutrition education. This programme was designed for the disadvantaged section of the community.

The main activities of the center	The main services offered to the community
Outdoor games	Immunization
Informal talk	Health check up
Rhymes	Referral services
Stories	Non-formal preschool education
Science experiences	Health and nutrition education
Creative activities	Supplementary nutrition
Field trips etc

The target group includes children from 0-6 years, pregnant and lactating mothers of low income groups.