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Early Childhood Education is a one-year Diploma course. Candidates who have completed higher secondary (10+2) or equivalent exams with a minimum of 50% marks can apply for this full-time Diploma course. The Diploma in Early Childhood Education provides in-depth theoretical and practical knowledge of skills and aptitude needed to foster young children's development (up to 6 years of age). The course is well suited for candidates looking to make a career in child care education, preschools, or family daycare education. Every institute has different eligibility criteria and fee structures for a Diploma in early childhood education. The fees for this course range from INR 2,400 to INR 1,00,000 depending on the mode of education and academic infrastructure of the college/university. Candidates can work in both governments as well as the private sector after completing a Diploma in Early Childhood Education course. The average starting salary after a Diploma in Early Childhood Education ranges from INR 2,00,000 to INR 4,00,000. A list of top early childhood care and education colleges in India is below:
1- Gitarattan Institute of Advanced Studies and Training, Delhi.
2- GNDU, Amritsar.
3- All India Institute of Early Childhood Care and Education.
4- Kolkata's Institute of Psychological Education and Research.
5- University of Mumbai. Course structure:
1- Early Childhood Education: Development and Learning in the Early Years.
2- Curriculum and Pedagogy in Early Childhood Education.
3- Early Identification, Intervention, and Inclusion.
4- Programme Management and Professional Development in Early Childhood Education.