Holistic Integrative Early Childhood Development (ECD) can be defined as a comprehensive process that supports the cognitive, physical, emotional, and social growth of children aged 0-6 years. This development encompasses critical elements such as education, health, nutrition, caregiving, protection, and well-being, which must be addressed in a comprehensive, systematic, integrated, and sustainable manner. The international commitment to ECD is enshrined in
the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which aim to provide quality, inclusive, and equitable education and to promote lifelong learning opportunities for all. In Southeast Asia, the importance of early childhood development is emphasized by the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO), which prioritizes early childhood care and education as one of SEAMEO's Seven Priority Areas for 2015-2035. Additionally, the Nurturing Care Framework 2018, launched by the World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF, and the World Bank, identifies five critical components for ECD: good health, adequate nutrition, safety and protection, responsive caregiving, and opportunity for early learning. This priority is further reinforced by international agreements such as the Tashkent Declaration 2022 and the ASEAN Declaration 2023,
