"Early childhood care and education" is more than preparation for primary school. It aims at the holistic development of a child's social, emotional, cognitive and physical needs in order to build a solid and broad foundation for lifelong learning and well-being".
ECCE (Early childhood care and education) is an important time in children's lives because it is when they first learn how to interact with others including peers, teachers and parents and also begin to develop interest that will stay with them throughout their lives.