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The Early Childhood Care and Education Authority (ECCEA) is a parastatal body operating under the aegis of the Ministry of Education and Human Resources, Tertiary Education and Scientific Research which promotes and provides pre-school education and services in the Republic of Mauritius. The ECCEA formerly known as Pre School Trust Fund (set up in 1984) came into operation in June 2008. The Early Childhood Care and Education Authority Act 2007 was proclaimed on 16 June 2008.

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