Early Childhood Education Key Compliance Points :

1. Importance & Policy Structure
• 85% of brain development occurs by age 6 — early learning is crucial.
• NEP follows the 5+3+3+4 structure.

2. Registration Requirements
• All existing & new private pre-primary institutions must register.
• Application Fee: ₹10,000
• Self-declaration required during application.
• Certificates issued digitally.

3. Age Criteria (as of 1st July)
Class Age Range
Junior KG 3 to <4 years
Senior KG 4 to <5 years
Balvatika 5 to <6 years
• No age relaxation allowed.

4. Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
• Formation mandatory at the start of every academic year.
• Minimum: 12 members
• 75% should be parents; 50% of members should be mothers.
• Quarterly meetings required.
• Reviews education quality, infrastructure, and safety.

5. Infrastructure & Space
• Minimum: 8 sq. ft. per child.
• Open play areas required.
• Rented premises must have a valid rent agreement.

6. Teacher & Caregiver Guidelines
Teachers:
• Must meet State Govt. standards.
• Preference to local & women candidates.
• Must be child-friendly and emotionally nurturing.
Caregivers (Baal Palak):
• Must have GCERT-approved training.
• Salary terms decided by management.

7. Curriculum & Evaluation
• Must follow GCERT guidelines.
• Align with NEP 2020, ECCE policy, and State framework.
• Evaluation must be age-appropriate & stress-free.

8. Safety & Approvals
• Comply with School Safety Policy 2016.
• Mandatory certificates:
 – CCTV surveillance
 – Fire safety
 – Structural safety
 – Sanitation & health standards
• No recruitment of persons convicted under:
 – POCSO Act 2012
 – Juvenile Justice Act
 – Child Labour Act
 – Prohibition of Child Marriage Act

9. Operational Rules
• Cannot deny admission based on caste, religion, age, or gender.
• Must report any updates or changes to authorities.
• Declaration at registration:
– Full compliance with policy terms
– Accountability for misinformation
– Commitment to education, care & safety

10. Closure of Institution
• Parents must be informed 6 months in advance.
• Education must continue till end of academic year.
• DEO may transfer students if violations occur.

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