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Profile of an ECCE Centre

(b) Activities like running, jumping and swinging should not be planned if we
do not have a playground.
Notes (c) The sand in the sand pit should be clean and non-staining.

(d) We can use locally available low cost play materials for outdoor play.
(e) An inclusive centre ensures disabled friendly infrastructure.

15.2.2 Indoor Facilities

The indoor space, properly arranged plays a key role in supporting and developing
children’s learning and development. It should provide children with stimulation
and challenge, and encourage their creativity and imagination. At the same time,
it should also encourage independence and help children to develop a positive
attitude towards learning.

Fig. 15.2 Indoor Facilities
Indoor facilities in an ECCE centre includes well lit ventilated rooms, storage
space, safe floor covering, etc.
a) Size: The indoor space should be large enough to accommodate a desirable
number of children. If the indoor space is too little to accommodate all
children, they can be divided into groups and a few groups can be engaged
in outdoor activities while the rest may be involved in indoor activities.

b) Ventilation: Good ventilation helps to keep the indoor environment
comfortable and can contribute positively to children’s learning. It can be
provided through low-height windows, electric fans, exhaust fan etc.

c) Lighting: The quality and quantity of light influences the moods and feelings
of children and their teacher. It can be enhanced through the use of lightshades

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