School of Early Child Care & Primary Education at The Pan-Africa Entrepreneurship & Vocational College of Education (PAEVCOED)
School of Early Child Care & Primary Education
Exploring cognitive developmental psychology, creative play-based child raise mechanisms, and early classroom instruction systems.
Approved Departments
The regulatory bureaus of PAEVCOED govern these certified courses and academic programmes:
- Early Childhood Care and Education
Understanding nursery methodologies, play-based cognitive development, and daycare safety.
- Primary Education
Equipping educators with comprehensive basic school teaching, administration, and testing models.
Dean: Dr. Mary-Augusta Echegiri
HOD, ECCE: Ms. Rufai O.H
HOD, Primary Education: Ms. Oluwakemisola R.A
Key Major Combinations
Students couple subjects to unlock standard three-year NCE credentials:
Primary Education (Double Major)
Early Childhood Care and Education (Double Major)
Early Childhood Care and Education / Social Studies
NCE Entry Requirement
5 Credit Passes in English Language, Mathematics, and any other 3 relevant subjects at O’Level (WAEC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB) in a maximum of two sittings.
Acceptable UTME score as required by current JAMB guidelines. Candidates are also screened via oral/practical assessment panels if necessary.
National Commission for Colleges of Education
NCCE Child-Centred & Nursery Standards (Jan 2026)
FULLY ACCREDITED PROGRAMME
Key highlights and standards include:
State-of-the-art Child Development Centre equipped with Montessori resources and play-way educational aids.
Abundant early teaching resources including charts, flashcards, puppets, models, and outdoor play facilities.
Standard guidance and counseling unit equipped with professional diagnostic tools for early child care mentorship.
Academic & Structural Facts Spotlight
Montessori Methodologies
Learn to build custom tactile tools and playrooms that spark cognitive expansion in pre-schoolers.
Child Care Safeguarding
Comprehensive guidelines on nursery clinic management, safety structures, and wellness diagnostics.
Practical Teaching Practice
Extended internships in nursery schools, ensuring early teaching competence.