Abstract:
The general objective of this study was to assess the implementation of ECCE in preprimary
schools of Boter Tollay Woreda by means of the CIPO model. The study employed a concurrent
mixed-method research design. Participants of this study were 88 teachers, 12 principals, 12
PTA leaders, 2 supervisors, and 2 experts of Boter Tollay Woreda Education Office. To select
the participants, simple random, and purposive techniques were applied. Data collection
instruments were questionnaires, interviews, and observation. The qualitative data were
analyzed thematically, whereas the quantitative data were analyzed with the statistical method of
data analysis using mean, Standard deviation, percentage, and cross-tabulation. The results of
the study showed that the implementation of the ECCE program was low or not in line with the
standard set by the (MoE), the inadequacy of out and indoor materials, educational facilities
were not adequate, and learning and play materials were inadequate. Shortage of budget, lack of
monitoring (in terms of supervision and support), lack of parents regular child’s’ progress, lack
of participation from parents, communities, and all responsible bodies, poor school environment
especially government school, the inadequacy of trained teachers and lack of parental
involvement hindered proper implementation of early childhood care and education. The study
has also identified challenges like lack of attention towards the implementation of early
childhood care and education programs, and poor awareness from the side of the community
can be mentioned. Finally, it is recommended that all responsible bodies should properly
monitor, and support the implementation of the program
