It refers to the educational programs preparatory to Grade I to develop the child in all aspects: physical, social, emotional, moral and cognitive, so that he/she may be better prepared to tackle formal school works and cope with the demands of complex life. The Early Childhood  Education (ECE) Learning Areas include activities that develop in each child communication skills in English, numeracy skills, sensory perceptual skills, socio-emotional skills, motor and creative skills. (cf. Section  10.1, RMRPS)