DescriptionFoundations of Early Childhood Care And Education For the Community of Early Childhood Educators, Scientists, and Researchers By Dr. Aprajita Raj, Dr. Renu Joshi, Dr. Deepa Kannur, Dr. Preeti Yadav, Ms. Kshiptimayee Patra, Dr. Samanta Bishnoi, CONTENTS : 1. Introduction to Early Childhood Care and Education 2. Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) and Foundational Learning under NEP 2020 3. Social and Emotional Development in Early Childhood 4. ECCE: Policies, Programmes and Schemes in India 5. Role of Family, Community, and Culture in ECCE 6. Nutrition and Well‑Being in Early Childhood : Foundations for Lifelong Health 7. The Digital Playground: Media, Technology, and Learning in the Early Years 8. Cognitive, Language, and Moral Development in Early Childhood 9. Nurturing the Future: Global Perspectives on Early Childhood Nutrition 10. Mental Health and Emotional Well-being of Young Children 11. The Socio-Cultural Ecology of Early Childhood Care and Education 12. Early Childhood Care and Education in India: An Overview of Policies and Schemes