Pre-School Education in the Republic of Srpska From the Perspective of Upbringing and Education Regulations

In the Republic of Srpska, quality, rate of work and scope of pre-school upbringing and education are influenced by many factors, including the regulations governing this field as well, representing an expression of social concern for pre-school upbringing and education. The work is based on the analysis of these regulations and identification of provisions referring to concern for physical and mental health, i.e. general development and protection of pre-school age children. Based on the regulations, upbringing and education and care and protection of the children of pre-school age represent the basis for lifelong learning and development of children and they are a part of the unique upbringing and education system of the Republic of Srpska. Without discrimination, prerequisites for the welfare of physical and mental health of the children and their protection are provided, also based on scientific achievements relevant for protection and improvement of health, optimal psychic and physical development and development of their habits and abilities in upbringing and education. Early learning, in a way adjusted to and accepted by children, becomes extremely significant as an initiator of faster children development as well as a qualitative support to a contemporary family in the function of upbringing and education.