Practices and challenges of implementing early childhood care and education in Bahir Dar city administration, Ethiopia
Abstract Early childhood care and education (ECCE) is the basis for the enduring instillation of personal habits and societal ideals. Thus, the study aimed to investigate the practice and challenges of implementing ECCE in Bahir Dar city administration, Ethiopia. To this end, a qualitative research...
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| description | Abstract Early childhood care and education (ECCE) is the basis for the enduring instillation of personal habits and societal ideals. Thus, the study aimed to investigate the practice and challenges of implementing ECCE in Bahir Dar city administration, Ethiopia. To this end, a qualitative research approach with a multiple case study design was used. Qualitative data were collected from 40 participants (ECCE teachers, caregivers, unit leaders, school principals, and Bahir Dar city administration education experts). Observation, interviewing, and focus group discussion were used as data collection instruments. As a result, ECCE was poorly implemented. By and large, the finding of this study identified many challenges that inhibit the successful implementation of ECCE, such as lack of teachers and caregivers’ training, poor physical environment, inadequate resources/facilities, inappropriate teacher–student ratio, and unrealistic demands of parents. These hindrances increase learning gaps that widen over time, contributing to higher dropout rates and reduced literacy levels. The study results would have important implications for the advancement of the ECCE program. Additionally, the findings might inform policymakers and educators on areas that require further development or intervention, ultimately contributing to improving of early childhood learning experiences. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-8e1dc0dc77084abd92ab0073f55ae25d2025-08-20T03:10:18ZengSpringerOpenInternational Journal of Child Care and Education Policy2288-67292025-06-0119112110.1186/s40723-025-00146-1Practices and challenges of implementing early childhood care and education in Bahir Dar city administration, EthiopiaAsmamaw Ashete Wendie0Kelemu Zelalem Berhanu1Department of Special Needs and Inclusive Education, Debre Markos UniversityDepartment of Leadership and Management, Faculty of Education, University of JohannesburgAbstract Early childhood care and education (ECCE) is the basis for the enduring instillation of personal habits and societal ideals. Thus, the study aimed to investigate the practice and challenges of implementing ECCE in Bahir Dar city administration, Ethiopia. To this end, a qualitative research approach with a multiple case study design was used. Qualitative data were collected from 40 participants (ECCE teachers, caregivers, unit leaders, school principals, and Bahir Dar city administration education experts). Observation, interviewing, and focus group discussion were used as data collection instruments. As a result, ECCE was poorly implemented. By and large, the finding of this study identified many challenges that inhibit the successful implementation of ECCE, such as lack of teachers and caregivers’ training, poor physical environment, inadequate resources/facilities, inappropriate teacher–student ratio, and unrealistic demands of parents. These hindrances increase learning gaps that widen over time, contributing to higher dropout rates and reduced literacy levels. The study results would have important implications for the advancement of the ECCE program. Additionally, the findings might inform policymakers and educators on areas that require further development or intervention, ultimately contributing to improving of early childhood learning experiences.https://doi.org/10.1186/s40723-025-00146-1CaregiversChallengesEarly childhood care and educationPracticeTeachers |
| spellingShingle | Asmamaw Ashete Wendie Kelemu Zelalem Berhanu Practices and challenges of implementing early childhood care and education in Bahir Dar city administration, Ethiopia International Journal of Child Care and Education Policy Caregivers Challenges Early childhood care and education Practice Teachers |
| title | Practices and challenges of implementing early childhood care and education in Bahir Dar city administration, Ethiopia |
| title_full | Practices and challenges of implementing early childhood care and education in Bahir Dar city administration, Ethiopia |
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| title_full_unstemmed | Practices and challenges of implementing early childhood care and education in Bahir Dar city administration, Ethiopia |
| title_short | Practices and challenges of implementing early childhood care and education in Bahir Dar city administration, Ethiopia |
| title_sort | practices and challenges of implementing early childhood care and education in bahir dar city administration ethiopia |
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