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Objectives of Early Childhood Care and Education

The objectives of Early Childhood Care and Education programs as outlined by the Ministry of Women and Child Development are to ensure each child feels safe, respected and develops self-confidence, provide opportunities for physical, intellectual and social development according to their potential, teach good health, hygiene and self-care habits, and enable a smooth transition to formal schooling while fostering overall personality growth.

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Objectives of Early Childhood Care and Education

The objectives of Early Childhood Care and Education programs as outlined by the Ministry of Women and Child Development are to ensure each child feels safe, respected and develops self-confidence, provide opportunities for physical, intellectual and social development according to their potential, teach good health, hygiene and self-care habits, and enable a smooth transition to formal schooling while fostering overall personality growth.

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Objectives of Early Childhood Care and Education

The objectives of the Early Childhood Care and Education programme, as suggested by the
Ministry of Women and Child Development, are to

• ensure each child is valued, respected, feels safe and secure and develops a positive self
perception.
• enable a sound foundation for the development of physical and motor skills of each child as
per his or her potential.
• imbibe good nutrition routines, health habits, hygiene practices and self-help skills
• enable children towards effective communication and to foster both receptive and
expressive language.
• promote development and integration of the senses.
• stimulate intellectual curiosity and develop conceptual understanding of the world around
by providing opportunities to explore, investigate and experiment.
• enhance development of pro-social skills, social competence and emotional well being.
•develop a sense of aesthetic appreciation and stimulate creative learning processes.
• imbibe culturally and developmentally appropriate behaviour and core human values of
respect and love for fellow human beings.
• enable a smooth transition from home to formal schooling.
• enhance scope for overall personality development.

Thus, Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) comprises basic essentials like care, health,
nutrition, play and early learning within a protective and empowered environment.

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