Early Childhood care and development


The first five years of life is a time when change and growth occur more rapidly than any other time in a child’s life.

Surrounded in their families and communities, young children need to be supported in development of physical, mental and social abilities that will enable them to thrive.

Understanding how a child develops and why the early years of a child’s life are important is critical for understanding the concept of ECCD

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