Learning begins at birth
Learning begins even before child walks through the classroom door. Comprehensive early childhood care and education (ECCE) aims to foster holistic growth, development and learning of children from birth to eight years of age.
“Care” includes attention to health, hygiene and nutrition in a nurturing and safe environment. “Education” in the early childhood years is much broader than pre-schooling, capturing learning through early stimulation, guidance and a range of developmental activities and opportunities. Young children’s experiences in the first years create the foundation for subsequent learning. Read more
