Essential Components of Quality Early Childhood Education:
Age and developmentally appropriate curriculum Adequate opportunities for play Enabling and stimulating learning environment Well trained and qualified staff
Equal opportunity policy Appropriate methods of Observing and Assessing children Systematic involvement of parents and other care-givers
Nutritious meals and Health Care Favourable teacher-child ratio School readiness and smooth transition to primary school.
Essentials to Ensure Quality Early Childhood Education:
Setting up norms and standards Regulations Advocacy
Training of the work force and Professionals Research Resources
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