Early education is no child’s play

Hands-on educators: Chiah (in white) instructing UCSI students on coaching techniques for children during a music and movement lesson. — AZHAR MAHFOF/The Star

PETALING JAYA: Childcare providers must be properly trained and be appropriately paid for their services to ensure the best quality for pupils, say experts.

Child psychologist Dr Chiah Wan Yeng said the country needs more qualified early childhood educators as the formative years are most crucial for a child’s development.