The K to 12 curriculum guide for Kindergarten in the Philippines outlines the importance of early childhood education as a foundation for lifelong learning, emphasizing holistic development through a structured, creative, and developmentally appropriate curriculum. It includes principles for teacher guidance and developmental benchmarks focused on areas such as physical health, social-emotional skills, cognitive growth, language acquisition, and values formation. The Kindergarten Education Act mandates one year of free preschool education, making it a compulsory stage of formal schooling.