ECCE - Early Childhood Care and Education

Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education, often abbreviated as ECCE, is a Diploma level education course which imparts education of meaningful interaction with young children. The ECCE Diploma enables the candidates in understanding the rights and developmental needs of children from conception to the age of 8 years. The course offers the combination of theory of early childhood care and education and its practical application in the real world. This diploma is also known as Diploma in Early Childhood Care Education and Diploma in Early Childhood Education, with varying acronyms like D.E.C. Ed., D.E.C.C.E., Dip. E.C.C. Ed. and EC.ED. given to it by various institutes. The duration of Diploma course in Early Childhood Care Education is 2 years and the most prominent one is that which is accredited by SCERT (State Council for Educational Research & Training, Delhi) while others are accredited by certain universities. This course should not be confused with 1 year ECCE Course which is a Certificate Course having same acronym. Some institutes like IGNOU are also offering 1 Year Diploma in Early Childhood Education so one should confirm beforehand to avoid any confusion.

Diploma in Early Childhood Education Eligibility

• Candidates should have passed the higher secondary examination (academic or vocational) or other examinations accepted as equivalent thereto, subject to such other conditions as may be prescribed therefore
• The marks of admission for this course may vary from institute to institute
• In various institutions passing the entrance exams plus interview and percentage of 12th class for the admission of students is also taken into consideration

Diploma in Early Childhood Care Education Syllabus

Syllabus of Early Childhood Education as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education Colleges

• State Council of Educational Research and Training, New Delhi
• University of Mumbai, Mumbai
• Air Force Vocational College, New Delhi
• Manav Bharati Nursery Teachers Training Institute, New Delhi

Diploma in Early Childhood Education Suitability

• The course is suitable for those who have planned and decided to make teaching as their career and want to pursue higher degree level programs (college and university level). 
• Candidates who sincerely aspire for the welfare of young children are the most suitable for this course.

How is Diploma in Diploma in Early Childhood Education Course Beneficial?

• This diploma course enables the students for joining various elementary teacher training schools and related other educational jobs.
• This Diploma course is very useful for those who want to start and administer a Day Care Centre or a Pre-School. 
• They can also be given jobs in various schemes launched by the state and central government for the welfare of children such as health instructor in Aanganwadis (especially at village level)

Diploma in Early Childhood Education Employment Areas

• Academic Institutes
• Private Coaching Centres
• Day Care Centres
• Home Tuition
• Anganwadi

Diploma in Early Childhood Education Job Types

• Pre-primary Teacher
• Academic Coordinator
• Center Coordinator
• Early Childhood Education Content Developer
• Assistant Pre-Primary Teacher
• Care-taker
• Home Tutor

Advance Courses in Diploma in Early Childhood Education

• B.A. (Early Childhood Care and Education)
• P.G. Diploma in Early Childhood Education