Early Childhood Care & Education (ECCE)

The DECE course, or Diploma in early childhood care and education, is a popular programme designed for individuals interested in working with young children, It teaches theoretical knowledge and practical skills in child development , health, and managing childcare services including internships for hands on experience. 

Of Course, ECCE is a very useful qualification if you plan to work with:

• Anganwadi centers (run by the Ministry of Women & Child Development)
• Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS)
• Balwadis under NGOs
• Foundation schools under Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan
• Government recruitment often looks for candidates with ECCE/child development background especially for supervisory roles.

Also, after ECCE you can appear for relevant state-level or central government teacher eligibility exams (depending on guidelines).

ECCE focuses on early childhood (0-6 years), while primary education (6-12 years) is more structured and academic. ECCE lays the foundation for lifelong learning, making it an essential stage in a child's education.

Yes, you can pursue Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) courses after graduation. The basic eligibility criteria to take admission into ECCE Course is 10+2 level qualification. For post-graduation courses, the eligibility is 10+2+3 or 10+2+4 levels of education.

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After completing ECCE course, candidates can start working in play schools or other elementary schools across the country and start taking care of children as their own. They can also run their own private nurseries or play schools or can also look after children especially working parents. Many ECCE certificate holders are also recruited by the Aganwadi centres and other health centres that are responsible for taking care of young children. 

ECCE courses can be pursued by those who have the ability to deal with children and have the empathy to take care of them as their own children. They must be hardworking and agile and must pay attention to the specific demands of the children. They must be young, dynamic personalities who are ready to go beyond their means and provide support and care to young children and take care of their health, education and nutrition.