2. • Pre- school is perceived as the first step
• Two Government branches responsible for
primary education and care.
• 1. Education and Manpower
• 2. Health and Welfare
• Kindergartens are regulated by education
department.
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3. Two types of Pre-school
• Kindergarten and child care Center
• Provide for children from age 3 to 6
• At age 2, children are eligible for nursery.
• At age 3, they can start Kindergarten
4. Characteristics of Child Care Center
• Depends on legislation on Ordinance and
Regulation of the Child Care Center
• Governed by Social Welfare
• Purpose
• a. Care and supervision
• b. Education
• Private and government organization
sponsorship
5. • Staff: Registered Supervisor, Registered child
care worker, Trainee worker
• Staff qualification: Successful completion of
approved training
• Ratio: 1:14
• Space: 1.8 m/ child
• Curriculum: Learning through play
6. Role of an ECE
• Plan, implement and evaluate contemporary
early childhood curriculum
• Recognize the special needs with diverse
population and suggest solution
• Work with parents or families in promoting
home-school collaboration
• Offer safe and secure environment
7. • Responsible for the well-being of the children
• Carry out program activities
• Prepare and arrange educational materials
• Keep room clean and tidy and maintain
equipment
• Perform educational and professional
responsibilities in the child care setting
