Author(s): Dr. Kusum Mittal And Charu Sharma

Abstract:
Early years (first six years) of life are “Critical” in a child’s life span since the rate of development in these years is more rapid than at any other stage of development. It is the best time for bringing about long term changes in the tender personality of the child. Surrounding environment during this period leaves behind a good and bad expression in one’s life forever. Hence, this part of human life has a permanent effect on wholesome development of the child. The present study was taken up in Udaipur and Rajsamand district of Rajasthan. The data reveals that there was no marked difference between the physical developments of the two groups. Majority of the children were observed to be in the fair category. Children of mothers who attended Anganwadi center were ahead in motor skills, emotional and cognitive development than their counter parts.