ECCE (Early Childhood Care and Education)

Description
The scheme “ECCE Early Childhood Care and Education ” is an initiative under the Samagra Shiksha Programme, implemented by the Secondary Education Department, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide quality early childhood development, care, and pre-primary education to children between the ages of 3 to 6 years. The scheme also emphasizes safe and secure infrastructure, including the provision of furniture, TLM, and child-friendly facilities in co-located Anganwadi centres operating within the premises of government schools in the state.

Benefits
• Providing infrastructure facilities such as furniture, TLM, and child-friendly furniture in co-located Anganwadi centres functioning within the premises of government schools in the state.
• Training of Anganwadi workers and assistants.
• Ensuring pre-school readiness so that children acquire cognitive and psychological skills before admission to Class 1.
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Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a boy or girl aged between 3 to 6 years.
2. The child (boy/girl) must not have completed 6 years of age as on the date of commencement of the academic session.
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Required Documents
• Aadhaar Card of the Child
• Birth Certificate of the Child (as proof of age)

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the main objective of the ECCE scheme?
A: The scheme aims to ensure school readiness and holistic development of children through quality early childhood care and pre-primary education before their admission to Class 1.
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Q: Which children are eligible under this scheme?
A: All boys and girls between the ages of 3 to 6 years are eligible for enrolment under this scheme.
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Q: How is the age of 6 years defined under the scheme?
A: A child is considered eligible until the day before he/she completes 6 years of age as on the date of commencement of the academic session.
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Q: What documents are required for admission?
A: Parents need to submit the child’s Aadhaar card or birth certificate as proof of age for registration and admission.
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Q: Is admission under ECCE free of cost?
A: Yes, admission is completely free for all eligible children.
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Q: When can a child be admitted?
A: A child can be admitted anytime between the ages of 3 and 6 years.
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Q: Where will the children be enrolled?
A: Children will be registered in co-located Anganwadi centres or Balvatikas functioning within the premises of government schools.
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Q: What facilities are provided under the scheme?
A: The scheme provides child-friendly infrastructure, including furniture, teaching-learning materials (TLM), and other necessary resources in Anganwadi centres.
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Q: Can a child who has crossed 6 years be admitted?
A: No, children who have completed 6 years of age at the commencement of the academic session are not eligible.
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