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Education ministry clarifies ECCD admissions are open to all

Aug 30, 2025 2 mins read
Education ministry clarifies ECCD admissions are open to all

When a mother in Punakha was denied a seat for her daughter at an Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) centre last year because her husband’s salary was deemed too high, it reinforced a common belief among parents, especially in rural areas, that government-run ECCD centres cater only to low-income families.

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