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vThe sampled AWCs were also observed using a specific observation tool (ECCFR). The aim wasto understand functioning of AWC and quality of pre school education provided at the centre.2.3.2 Selection of children aged 3-3.5 years and 5-5.5 yearsIt was decided to cover all the eligible children aged 3-3.5 years and 5-5.5 years in thecatchment area of an AWC to achieve the required sample of eligible children after assessingthe situation in few AWCs covered in first 2-3 days of the field work. Thus, all eligible childrenaged 3-3.5 years and 5-5.5 years enrolled in an AWC and found otherwise (informationprovided by AWW, ASHA and any other informant in the catchment area of the AWC) werecovered under the study. If a woman had children aged 3-.3.5 years and 5-5.5 years. Both ofher children were covered under the study. If a woman had twin of the same age, bothchildren were covered under the study.The children aged 3-3.5 years were administered a screening development and anthropometrytest (their weight and height were taken under anthropometry test to assess their nutritionalstatus) while the children aged 5-5.5 years were administered a school readiness test andanthropometry test (under it, their weight and height were taken to assess their nutritionalstatus). Alongwith the target children, their primary caregiver was also selected for interviewthrough a structured interview schedule. This exercise aimed to understand their knowledge,practice followed and ability to provide stimulating environment to the child.2.3.3 Child development programme officers and supervisorsBesides the target group of mothers/ caregivers & children and AWWs, Child DevelopmentOfficers and Supervisors at block and sector level respectively from implementation and controldistrict were interviewed to assess their competency and ability to provide supportivesupervision. In all, 17 CDPOs and 13 supervisors were interviewed in intervention and controldistrict.2.3.4 Sample coverageThe sample was to be covered and actually coveredTarget population Total intervention districts Control districtFull inter. AWCs IntermediateInter. AWCsRaigarhTo becoveredActuallycoveredTo becoveredActuallycoverdTo becoveredActuallycoveredAnganwadi centres (AWCs)- 62 62 62 60 62 62observationsAnganwadi workers (AWWs) 62 61 62 59 62 61Children aged 3-3.5 yeas 465 442 465 440 465 466Children aged 5-5.5 years 465 386 465 404 465 458Mothers / care givers 930 828 930 844 930 924CDPOs/ supervisors 16 15 16 14 4 1Baseline Study Of Early Childhood Care And Development Project In ChattisgarhApril,2012