The Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) program is a professional training course designed for individuals who want to work with young children, typically from birth to 6 years old. The curriculum focuses on child psychology, early cognitive and physical development, play-based pedagogical methods, health, nutrition, and foundational classroom management. It equips aspiring preschool teachers, childcare coordinators, and educators with the skills needed to create safe, nurturing, and stimulating learning environments.
Certificate Course: 6 Months to 1 Year
Diploma Course: 1 Year to 2 Years
Postgraduate Diploma: 1 Year to 2 Years
Internal Assessments (30% – 40% weightage): Lesson plan creation, teaching aid preparation, class attendance, and continuous practical evaluations.
External Theory Exams (60% – 70% weightage): Written end-of-term examinations covering child development theories, educational philosophies, and health/nutrition guidelines.
Practical & Teaching Practice: Supervised classroom internships, practical portfolio submissions, and viva-voce examinations.
Module 1: Principles & Philosophy of ECCE
Introduction to early childhood education and its significance
Contributions of key educational thinkers (Montessori, Froebel, Piaget, Vygotsky)
Types of preschool models and curricula
Module 2: Child Psychology & Development
Physical, motor, cognitive, language, and socio-emotional development milestones (ages 0–6)
Understanding individual differences and behavioral patterns in young children
Module 3: Health, Safety, and Nutrition
Basic pediatric first aid and health management
Nutritional requirements and healthy eating habits for growing children
Personal hygiene and safety standards in a school or daycare environment
Module 4: Curriculum Planning & Teaching Methods
Play-based and activity-based learning approaches
Storytelling, rhymes, drama, creative arts, and music in early education
Designing learning materials and low-cost teaching aids
Module 5: Preschool Organization & Management
Classroom setup, layout design, and daily scheduling
Parent-teacher communication and community involvement
Module 6: Practical Training & Internship
Supervised student-teaching placement in a functioning preschool or kindergarten
Portfolio development and practical workshop execution



