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The Organization and Challenges of Childcare Services in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Scoping Review

This scoping review synthesizes peer-reviewed literature on early childcare services across sub-Saharan Africa, examining provider types, regulatory frameworks, curricula, and operational challenges. The findings highlight significant gaps in informal sector oversight and structural funding, offering vital evidence for regional ECE policy reform.

early learning childcare services early childhood education and development
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Administrator · 0.93 MB 2
PDF 2023
Partnering with Sesame Workshop to Support Young Children Affected by Crises

This document outlines Sesame Workshop's 'Welcome Sesame' initiative, which provides inclusive, playful early learning, foundational skills, and psychosocial support for young children and families affected by crises and displacement globally, featuring case studies from Kenya, Colombia, Bangladesh, and Ukraine.

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Administrator · 20.7 MB 1
PDF 2023
What Works in Pre-Primary Education Provision: A Review of Evidence on Achieving Equitable Access and Quality in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

This UNICEF evidence review examines pre-primary education interventions in low- and middle-income countries. It analyzes strategies across planning, curriculum, workforce development, and family engagement to improve equitable access and quality.

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Administrator · 5.67 MB 1
PDF 2022
Developmentally-Appropriate Materials for Enhancing Cognitive Development in Young Children

This paper examines the use of developmentally appropriate learning materials to enhance cognitive development in children from birth to eight years. It highlights the importance of incorporating engaging, age-appropriate, and culturally relevant materials into early childhood education activities.

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Administrator · 0.63 MB 1
PDF 2020
Early Learning Outcomes Measure (ELOM) Technical Manual

This technical manual outlines the development, psychometric properties, standardisation, and validation of the Early Learning Outcomes Measure (ELOM), an assessment tool designed to measure early childhood development and learning outcomes across diverse socio-economic contexts.

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Administrator · 0.37 MB 1
PDF 2018
Home Visiting Primer

This primer introduces early childhood home visiting as a service delivery strategy supporting parents and young children. It outlines the history, evidence base, and impact of home visiting on child development, school readiness, and family well-being.

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Administrator · 0.73 MB 2
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Kenya’s Informal Childcare Facilities: Preliminary Evidence and Policy Recommendations

This situation analysis examines the quality, challenges, and developmental impact of unregulated informal childcare facilities serving low-income households in Kenya. It highlights the implications for early cognitive development, women's economic participation, and the need for supportive policy frameworks.

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Administrator · 1.45 MB 1
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Conscious Discipline and PBIS: Can Schools Use Them Together?

This document explores the compatibility between Conscious Discipline and Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), highlighting how both frameworks utilize proactive, multi-tiered approaches to foster self-regulation, social-emotional competence, and positive behavior in early childhood and school settings.

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Administrator · 1.99 MB 1
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From Weighing Children to Understanding Growth: Scaling Growth Monitoring and Promotion in Ethiopia

This learning brief examines the Healthy Village Programme in Ethiopia, focusing on scaling Growth Monitoring and Promotion (GMP) for children under two by integrating length measurement, nutrition counseling, and behavior change to prevent stunting.

early childhood development early childhood education and development child health and nutrition
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Administrator · 5.04 MB 1