Definition of Early Childhood Education and Types of Early Childhood Education

 Introduction

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Welcome to a blog that aims to provide more insights on early childhood education, this is a newly established blog where one can seeks a better understanding of the concepts of early childhood education as a whole, this blog additionally engages in introducing the importance of early childhood education and moreover the various factors that affect early childhood education in rural areas of developing countries.

It's quite interesting that majority of the parents don't really see the significance of early childhood education in a child's educational journey, fortunately we as a group of this newly created blog hereby like to enlighten the entire society or countries abroad on the significance of early childhood education.


Definition of early childhood education

ECE refers to a wide range of activities put in place to promote a child's cognitive and social development before he/she formally starts attending pre-school. it is both formal and informal and usually occurs from birth to the age of around 8 years.

Types at ECE

1. Daycare/ Childcare center

These are institutions that provide care and supervision to mostly infants and/or young children during the daytime while their parents are at work. Daycare centers typically incorporate educational elements into their programs and are therefore considered as ECE facilities.



2. Kindergarten

This is a program for children aged 4-6 years old, that offers developmentally appropriate learning opportunities to help build the child's social and academic skills. Kindergarten also serves to prepare children for transition into primary school.



3. Nannies and Babysitters

Nannies and babysitters are individuals that are hired to provide care in the child's home. They engage children in play-based learning, hands-on activities, and creating teaching moments from everyday interactions.



4. Montessori

Montessori is a method of ECE that encourages independent thought and action and critical thinking, while fostering social-emotional and intellectual growth. The teacher of Montessori observes, guides and supervises the learning of the children.

5.Home-based care 

This involves the care and education of a small group of children in a caregiver's home. Home based daycare is usually cheaper than other facilities of early childhood education.

6. Reggio Emilia 

This approach of ECE promotes the image of the child as capable, creative and powerful, with the desire to connect with others, engage in learning, and explore materials in the environment. It is a child-led learning. 

7. Preschool

Preschool programs help children to develop a wide range of skills that make them ready to learn when they start school. It helps children learn through play. The main focus of preschool is to make children aware of basics such as letters, colors and numbers. 



8. Language immersion programs/ preschool 

These are programs where children learn a second language e.g., German often with a focus on bilingualism. science suggests that bilingualism increases gray matter in the brain, leading to the development of more brain cells.

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