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Profile of an ECCE Centre

LEARNING OUTCOMES
Notes
After studying this lesson, you will be able to:
• describe essential features of ECCE centres;

• discuss location related issues of ECCE centres;

• list the infrastructure/ physical facilities to be considered while setting up

ECCE centres;

• enlist the types of outdoor and indoor materials/equipment and teaching
learning materials required at ECCE centres;

• state effective and efficient ways of maintaining and utilising the indoor and
outdoor space and equipment;

• ensure safety and care of the child through mastery of skills for disaster
management and first aid;

• select suitable equipment and materials for the centre;

• design layout plan for allocation of space for various activities; and

• list the various ECCE personnel and stakeholders.

15.1 IDENTIFICATION OF LOCATION

Since surroundings have such a powerful influence on pre-schoolers, there are
few things you need to keep in mind when locating an ECCE centre/pre-school.

The location of the centre should have:

a) Easy accessibility

b) Cleanliness and hygiene and pollution-free environment

c) Safety and security

d) Barrier-free environment for differently-abled children

Let us study in detail about these essential features of an ECCE Centre.

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