The purpose of Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) in ICDS is to ensure responsive care, early learning and development which includes physical and motor; language, cognitive, socio-personal, emotional and creative and aesthetic appreciation. Foundational Learning Curriculum: The curriculum is split into two sections for ages 3 to 8: foundation learning curriculum for ECCE students from ages 3-6 and classes I and II for primary school students from ages 6 to 8.