The changes within the social and economic structure of India have intensified the requirement for universal infancy education. The formidable challenges before the Indian Government are: to supply prime quality infancy education programs; to preserve indigenous practices like multilinguality, family/community involvement, participation of older children as caretakers of their younger siblings; and to supply infancy education to any or all children despite serious financial constraints. this text presents a short overview of the standard childrearing practices in India, chronicles government initiatives in infancy education, describes the range of programs available in India, and identifies goals which will shape the long run of infancy programs in India.

Keywords: Childrearing Practices, Infancy Programs, Teacher Training, International Infancy Education.