ECCE DIPLOMA COURSE

📘 Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE)

🎓 Course Duration:

1 Year / 2 Years (Depending on the program structure)

✅ Eligibility Criteria:

Minimum Qualification: 10+2 (Any Stream)

Age: Minimum 17 years

Medium of Instruction: English

Admission: Direct / Merit-Based

👶 Course Overview:

The Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) is a specialized teacher training program that prepares individuals to become professional preschool and kindergarten teachers. The course focuses on the holistic development of children aged 0 to 6 years and emphasizes nurturing care, child psychology, early learning, and inclusive education practices.

This program is ideal for those who aspire to work in play schools, pre-primary schools, day care centers, or start their own early learning institutions.

🎯 Objectives of the ECCE Course:

To understand child development stages from birth to six years

To design and implement child-friendly and activity-based learning

To promote emotional, cognitive, social, and physical development

To train in inclusive education and care for special needs children

To ensure safety, nutrition, and hygiene standards for early learners

📚 Key Subjects Covered:

Principles of Early Childhood Education

Child Psychology and Development

Health, Nutrition, and Hygiene

Teaching Aids and Instructional Materials

Art, Craft, and Creativity for Children

Play-way and Montessori Methods

Classroom Management and Child Assessment

Child Rights and Protection

Practicum / Internship in a Pre-School Setting

Note: Includes theory + practical classes, observation hours, and teaching practice in real classrooms.

🏫 Facilities at SMGFASI SIKAR :

Modern Pre-School Simulation Lab

Access to teaching aids, toys, charts, and educational kits

Regular workshops on storytelling, puppet-making, child psychology

Field visits to local pre-schools and child care centers

Internship / Hands-on Training during final term

💼 Career Opportunities After ECCE:

Graduates can work in:

Pre-schools / Play Schools / Nursery Schools

Kindergarten and Montessori Schools

Daycare Centers / Creches

NGOs working for child development

Government Anganwadis / Balwadi Programs

Start their own daycare or preschool center

Job Titles:
Preschool Teacher, Early Childhood Educator, Daycare Coordinator, Nursery Supervisor, Montessori Teacher, Assistant Teacher, Curriculum Developer

🎓 Higher Education Pathways:

After ECCE, students can pursue:

Advanced Diploma in ECCE

Bachelor of Education (B.Ed. – Nursery / Primary)

B.A. in Education or Child Development

Certifications in Special Education / Montessori Training

📥 Admission Process:

Submit filled application form (online/offline)

Attach 10+2 mark sheet and ID proof

Appear for interview or orientation session (if required)

Confirm seat by paying the admission fee

Admissions Open

💰 Fee Structure:

1-Year Program Fee: ₹ 12000
2-Year Program Fee (if applicable): ₹ 22000
Scholarships available for SC/ST/EWS candidates.