First of all, it is different from the concept. Primary education is generally aimed at students from grade one to grade six, while preschool education is basically aimed at children from 3 to 6 years old.

Secondly, the main research directions of preschool education are preschool children's developmental science and preschool children's psychology. It is mainly to observe and analyze the psychological activities of preschool children in these aspects, and to develop their intelligence, cultivate their character and educate them. Simply put, it is to cultivate children's self-care ability and teach them some good living habits.

Primary education is mainly to guide primary school students to learn knowledge and teach them some learning methods and skills. Specializing in training teachers in education, English, mathematics, primary schools, educational research, educational administrators at all levels and other educators with all-round moral, intellectual and physical development, high educational theoretical literacy and strong practical work ability. Mainly study the basic theories and knowledge of primary school related disciplines, accept the basic training of children's educational skills, and master the basic abilities of education, teaching, scientific research and management.

Finally, graduates majoring in preschool education generally work as kindergarten teachers in public or private kindergartens and some early education institutions or research institutions related to preschool education. Moreover, primary education can be teachers in primary and secondary schools, civil servants and teachers in some off-campus training institutions.