In October 2007, an Early Childhood Care and Development Centre (or ECCD Centre) was launched by Sakshi in New Delhi. This centre is sponsored by “HPS Foundation” (New Delhi).

The main goal of this programme is to prepare 3 to 6 years old children for primary school in a friendly, learning & encouraging environment where attending school is desirable and normal.

It is a matter of fact that the older siblings from disfavoured areas often drop out of school to look after their brothers and sisters, here comes the role of ECCD centre which is an alternative to replace the older siblings of the students and therefore enabling them to go to school freely. Sakshi has to deal with a complex challenge of convincing the parents that early education is essential and that they should regularly send their children to the ECCD centre. Sakshi organizes home visits and meeting between teachers and parents to spread awareness about necessity of education.

In October 2008, 24 kids benefited of this programme in New Delhi.