Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE)

National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 is giving importance to early childhood care and education in India. The policy emphasizes the importance of foundational learning for children under 6. At Mittsure, we abide by the guidelines provided by NCF-FS to offer appropriate age-learning tools. Our resources are both in English and Hindi, therefore covering all children across India. Our plans provide children a complete understanding of cultural traditions and are also based on international best practices in education.

Letting Little Ones Grow with Mittsure by focussing on Early Childhood Care and Education

What is ECCE

Full form for ECCE is Early Childhood Care and Education. It focuses on the care and education of a child in the early childhood age range, birth to 6 years. These years are the most crucial years of a child's life when his brain builds the fastest and starts learning how to interact with the world. ECCE is not just about teaching numbers or letters—it’s about helping children grow in every way: mentally, physically, emotionally, and socially. At Mittsure, we’ve taken inspiration from Jaadui Pitara to make growth joyful and natural for every child.

Importance of ECCE

The merit of ECCE would be its ability to shape the future of a child. According to research findings, 85% of a brain is developed in the first 6 years. What the child learns and experiences in these years becomes the basis for how he or she thinks, learns, and behaves later. Why ECCE matters is because

  • It creates an attitude of being curious, creative, and problem-solver in the minds of children.
  • Sharing, befriending, playing with others- all are learnt.
  • Expressions of feelings; develop care towards others; and build confidence.
  • Prepares the Child for School. There's a smooth transition into formal schooling both academically as well as emotionally.

At Mittsure, we believe that Early Childhood Care and Education is not just an education, but a foundation for a brighter future.

ECCE Objectives

ECCE has specific goals for every child to grow up healthy, confident, and capable.
Key ECCE Objectives are -

  • Teach children about the world through direct experience.
  • Organize or provide opportunities for group work, sharing, and care.
  • Activities that enhance strength, coordination, and motor skills.
  • Create safe spaces for the child to experience value and love.
  • Lay a solid foundation in literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking skills.

Mittsure's ECCE tools, like activity kits and animated videos, ensure that these objectives are achieved with fun and engagement.

Types of Physical Development in Early Childhood

  • Motor Skills

    Running, jumping, and climbing build strength and coordination.

  • Brain-Body Connection

    Physical activity improves focus and memory.

  • Confidence and Independence

    Learning new skills makes children feel capable and strong.

  • Fine Motor Skills

    Activities such as drawing and building, which work on small muscle control.

At Mittsure, we add activities such as yoga, outdoor play, and creative tasks to enhance all types of physical development.

ECCE Approach at Mittsure

Each child deserves a magical start to the journey of learning. We believe every child should have a magical start to their learning journey. Mittsure's ECCE solution is made fun and engaging and effective. We Offer:

  • Jaadui Pitara

    A magic box inspired by NCERT filled with activity kits, books, and multimedia tools to make learning exciting.

  • Play-Based Learning

    Through games, stories, and activities.

  • Holistic Growth

    Our approach is based on Panchkosha Vikas where the body, mind, and heart are nurtured.

  • Parent Engagement

    Guides and tools for parents to support their child's learning journey.

Our curriculum is designed to make learning fun and relevant for every child. There’s Theme-Based Learning where the topics like "My Family" or "Seasons" relate lessons to real life. We have Interactive Tools where Songs, animation videos, and activities keep children engaged. The addition of workbooks and games help children master what they have learned and the activities are designed to make children feel excited about the learning process. Shape Brighter Futures with Mittsure Through our innovative ECCE programs, we are helping schools and parents make learning magical, meaningful, and accessible.

FAQs About ECCE

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 highlights the critical role of Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) as the foundation of a child’s learning journey. The policy recognizes that the first 6 years of a child’s life are vital for brain development and overall growth.
Key Roles of ECCE in NEP 2020:

  • Universal Coverage: NEP 2020 will ensure high-quality ECCE for all children aged 3–6 by 2030.
  • Alignment with Schooling: ECCE will now become an integral part of the curriculum wherein preschool education starts at age 3 and goes up to the Foundational Stage from age 3–8.
  • Focus on Holistic Development: NEP encourages play-based, activity-based, and inquiry-driven learning to help students grow cognitively, emotionally, and physically.
  • NCF-FS: It has brought the National Curriculum Framework for Foundational Stage (NCF-FS) for schools, teachers, and parents to propose relevant early education.

ECCE is a priority in NEP 2020 such that the learning gaps will be closed with the mainstreaming of every child ready for formal education.

Always, the National Policy on Education (NPE) has attached great importance to early childhood education. Under the new version, NEP 2020, ECCE is articulated as care, education, and comprehensive development among children of 0–6 years. ECCE is implemented for the very first time as a structured part of formal education by the policy. A roadmap is designed to:

  • Ensure access to all children, preferably by preschool or Anganwadi offering ECCE programs.
  • There is a blending of both traditional Indian knowledge systems along with modern practices to make it all the more relevant.
  • Empower parents, teachers, and communities in providing care and education. This is no longer an option, rather in every child's journey towards learning, there will be a laid down essential step.

Since its inception in the year 1975, through the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme initiated by the Government of India, ECCE programs in India have transformed. ICDS is a program for early childhood care, nutrition, and preschool education through Anganwadis. Though the National Policy on Early Childhood Care and Education (2013) provided a framework for ECCE, initiated by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, it mainly looked towards achieving universal access to quality ECCE services. With NEP 2020, ECCE finds its place in India's education system as an early education complementary process with foundational years of schooling.

Friedrich Froebel, a German educator who lived at the beginning of the 19th century, is often called the "father of ECCE". He created the kindergarten system. For him, education of children in early childhood should be concerned with playing, creativity, and giving birth to a child's natural curiosity. Gijubhai Badheka is credited as the first in India to begin pioneering early childhood education. His innovative and child-friendly methodologies motivated many teachers to maximize the learning of students through play and discovery.

The five broad areas of ECCE focus on the all-round development of children, such as:

  • Physical Development: Activities to help children build motor skills, strength, and overall health.
  • Cognitive Development: Building problem-solving, memory, and thinking abilities.
  • Social and Emotional Development: Educating the child to keep feelings under control and make good social relationships.
  • Language and Literacy Development: Exposure of a child to communication, vocabulary, and early literacy.
  • Creative and Aesthetic Development: Nurturing imagination and self-expression through art, music, and play.

These elements prepare children to be well-rounded goers for school and life.

The 3 R's of Early Learning—Relationships, Repetition, and Routines—are foundational to effective early childhood care and education.

  • Relationships Children learn and thrive through positive relationships with caregivers, teachers, and peers. When there is trust and security, the child feels safe exploring the world in which he or she lives.
  • Repetition is the key to learning in early childhood. Children require a repeat of new skills and ideas to stabilize and build confidence in these ideas. For instance, singing a song every day, or trying a puzzle, develops memory and skills.
  • Routines Predictable rituals give a child a sense of security and encourage self-regulation. Routines that are followed regularly include such schedules as meals, playtime, learning, and rest, which establish stability and reduce anxiety and allow them to focus on development and growth.

Mittsure is here to make it effortless!

From holistic curriculums to tech-powered classrooms, our solutions are specifically made to align with NEP 2020.