Section 2: Purpose of pre-primary education

The purpose of pre-primary education shall be-(a) to effect a smooth transition from home to school;
(b) to prepare the child for the primary level of education;
(c) to provide adequate care and supervision for children while their parents are away from home either at work, on the farms, in the markets orin offices or otherwise howsoever;
(d) to inculcate in the child the best of social norms;
(e) to inculcate in the child the spirit of inquiry and creativity through the exploration of nature and the local environment, playing with toys and indulging in artistic and musical activities;
(f) to instil in the child the need for co-operation with others and team spirits;
(g) to teach children the rudiments of numbers, colours, shapes and forms through play; and
(h) to teach children good habits, especially good health habits.